Citation

Bender D, Lˆsel F. J. Adolesc. 1997; 20(6): 661-678.

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(Copyright © 1997, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

This article addresses the relation between antisocial behaviour and social resources in a 2-year longitudinal study of 100 high-risk adolescents in residential care. Problem behaviour was measured with the Externalizing Scale of the Youth Self Report. Social resources were recorded using semi-structured methods. Hierarchical regression analyses showed interactions suggesting that the same variables can fulfil risk as well as protective functions: clique membership and satisfaction with social support fostered behavioural continuity. In contrast, a lack of social embeddedness had a risk effect for well-adapted adolescents and a protective effect for the deviant ones. Social resources were more influential in girls. Theoretical implications and methodological problems are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Adolescence, 1997. Copyright © 1997 by The Association for Professionals in Services for Adolescents)

Juvenile Development
Youth Development
Juvenile Behavior
Juvenile Problem Behavior
Juvenile Antisocial Behavior
Behavior Causes
At Risk Youth
At Risk Juvenile
Peer Risk Factors
Peer Protective Factors
Peer Relations
Longitudinal Studies
Social Support
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