Researchers have noted the need, particularly when working with young people, to examine positive processes of development and how they can be considered protective factors of child development under adverse conditions. This study aims to investigate whether high levels of hope and life satisfaction during childhood are associated with a reduced…

Primary school-aged children with conduct problems are at risk of future antisocial and criminal behaviour, particularly when there are additional family-level risk factors. However, little is known about how school-related factors can reduce that risk. This qualitative longitudinal study investigates school-related influences on changes in the…