Developmental trajectories of physical aggression from school entry to late adolescence

Article Abstract:

This article investigates the onset and development of aggressive behavior from childhood through the adolescent years. Findings indicate that physical aggression levels change considerably between childhood and adolescence and that boys with high levels of aggression during childhood are more likely to become physically aggressive adolescents.

United States, Canada, Psychological aspects, Statistical Data Included, Childhood mental disorders, Child development, Juvenile delinquency, Adolescence, Child psychopathology

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Development of male proactive and reactive physical aggression during adolescence

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The development course of proactive and reactive aggression in a large sample of adolescent boys from low socioeconomic areas is investigated. Results reveal that the developmental courses of proactive and reactive aggression are similar during adolescence.

Analysis, Reaction time, Reaction time (Psychology), Clinical report

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Reactive and proactive aggression differentially predict later conduct problems

Article Abstract:

A study of 742 boys was conducted to determine whether proactive and reactive aggression in children differ in their ability to predict later delinquency, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and other externalizing problems. Reactive aggression is triggered by some kind of provocation, while proactive aggression is goal-oriented and occurs even without anger or provocation. The findings indicate that proactive aggression, and not reactive aggression, in children predicts behavioral problems in mid-adolescence.

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