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Sakheim, George A.; And Others – Child Welfare, 1991
Variables found more often in a group of severe fire-setting children than in a group of minor fire-setting children were clustered. Results disclosed a more primitively organized personality structure on the part of severe fire setters. This personality structure was poorly defended against expressions of aggressive or sexual impulses. (BB)
Descriptors: Aggression, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Child Welfare