Unfolding the mystery of aggression in children and adolescents

Author

Erin Rapien, Whittier College

Periodical Title

Modern Psychological Studies

Volume

10

Number

1 & 2

Page Numbers

pages 46-60

Department

Dept. of Psychology

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Date

2004

Abstract

Since 1996 there have been 17 reported cases of violence in U.S. schools by children ranging in age from 11 to 18. These cases have prompted an increase in research on risk factors and correlates of aggression. A review of this new literature would serve to highlight common findings and explain discrepancies. In this literature review I will discuss family, peer, and community influences as factors in the development of aggression in children. Within each context are several influencing factors that contribute to the development of aggression. I will also discuss possible implications, interventions, and future research needs as well as limitations of this review.

Subject

Psychology

Discipline

Psychology

Document Type

article

DCMI Type

Text

Extent

15 leaves

Language

English

Call Number

BF1 .M63 v. 10 no. 1 & 2 2004

Rights

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Recommended Citation

Rapien, Erin (2004) "Unfolding the mystery of aggression in children and adolescents," Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 10: No. 1, Article 7.
Available at: https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol10/iss1/7