Defining adolescent behaviour disorder: an overview

Article Abstract:

The absence of a clear definition and the lack of established dimensions for behavior disorders complicate the diagnosis and the implementation of proper preventive or corrective measures. Adolescents with behavior disorders have low self-esteem, low academic performance, low social and are irritable. The risk and protective factors, which affect the development of behavior disorder,s include socio-economic status, intelligence, social competence, childhood abuse, family size, parental problems and family support. Primary intervention in childhood is recommended.

Analysis, Behavior disorders in children, Childhood mental disorders

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Sex and drugs and nuclear war: secular, developmental and Type A influences upon adolescents' fears of the nuclear threat, AIDS and drug addiction

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A study of the fear expressed by teenagers about nuclear war shows that only a few of them are afraid of nuclear war, in contrast to previous research which revealed that a large number of teenagers expressed fear about a war. An examination of 3556 secondary school students revealed that the fear they expressed varied with age and sex.

Nuclear warfare

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Denial of HIV/AIDS and preventive behaviour among Israeli adolescents

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A survey of adolescents in Israel reveals that denial characteristics, especially denial of HIV/AIDS as of personal relevance and denial of responsibility, are associated with low levels of condom use. This suggests that education programmes should concentrate on denial in preventing HIV risk behaviours.

Health aspects, AIDS (Disease)

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