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Coles, Charlton J.; Greene, Anthony F.; Braithwaite, Harold O. – Adolescence, 2002
Examines three factors that may place adolescents at risk for aggression and violence: personality, affect, and family. Using a sample of male adolescents at risk for violence, a cluster analysis was conducted to categorize these adolescents in terms of personality characteristics. Concludes that, among male delinquents, elevated psychopathology…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Anger, At Risk Persons
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Marttunen, Mauri J.; Henriksson, Markus M.; Isometsa, Erkki T.; Heikkinen, Martti E.; Aro, Hillevi M.; Lonnqvist, Jouko K. – Adolescence, 1998
The characteristics of male adolescent suicide victims with (N=84) and without (N=8) diagnosable psychiatric disorder were compared. Psychological autopsy data were collected on all adolescent suicides in one year. Communication of suicidal intent and problems with discipline just before the suicide are among the few clinical warning signs found.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Foreign Countries, Males
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Beman, Deane Scott – Adolescence, 1995
Examined risk factors leading to adolescent substance abuse so as to provide greater understanding of their influence. Divided risk factors into four categories: demographic, social, behavioral, and individual. Separated each category into its respective components, including ages of susceptibility and gender differences. Offers information on…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, At Risk Persons, Behavior