Antisocial behavior in adolescence: a community study

In a sample of 404 White adolescents (mean age 14.5 years) from working-class families, striking similarities were found for both genders in levels and correlates of antisocial behavior. Aggressive conduct was most strongly associated with delinquent behavior. Also, both genders reported interperson...

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Published in:The Journal of early adolescence 1992-08, Vol.12 (3), p.300-313
Main Authors: Pakiz, B, Reinherz, H.Z, Frost, A.K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
academic achievement
Adolescents
aggression
antisocial behavior
conflict
Deviant Behavior
family relations
family structure
gender differences
individual characteristics
interpersonal relationships
Northern States
parent-child relationships
parents
peer relationships
positive feedback needed
self-esteem
support systems
United States of America
Whites
Working Class
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Summary:In a sample of 404 White adolescents (mean age 14.5 years) from working-class families, striking similarities were found for both genders in levels and correlates of antisocial behavior. Aggressive conduct was most strongly associated with delinquent behavior. Also, both genders reported interpersonal difficulties with intimate relationships and family, including large numbers of breakups with close friends and escalating numbers of arguments with parents. In spite of these interpersonal difficulties, antisocial youth indicated less need for positive feedback. Different, but related, internalizing behaviors were noted for both genders. Antisocial boys had low self-esteem and girls had more depressive symptoms. Additionally, boys perceived their families as lacking cohesion and girls were more affected by parental marital disruption. Only antisocial girls indicated low levels of involvement in school-related activities. Maternal reports also noted girls' unproductivity. Implications of accurate identification of correlates of antisocial behavior are discussed.
ISSN:0272-4316
1552-5449
DOI:10.1177/0272431692012003005