Citation

Grizenko N, Pawliuk N. Am. J. Orthopsychiatry 1994; 64(4): 534-544.

Affiliation

Lyall Preadolescent Day Treatment Program, Douglas Hospital, Verdun, Quebec.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, American Orthopsychiatric Association, Publisher Wiley Blackwell)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7847569

Abstract

Biological, psychological, and social risk and protective factors in the development of disruptive behavior disorders were assessed in 50 disordered and 50 control preadolescents. Significant risk factors included learning difficulties, hyperactivity, perinatal complications, and violence in the home. Significant protective factors included ability to express feelings and a good relationship with grandparents.

Language: en