An Attributional Intervention to Reduce Peer-Directed Aggression among African-American Boys.

Hudley, Cynthia; Graham, Sandra

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Publication Date: 1993

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An Attributional Intervention to Reduce Peer-Directed Aggression among African-American Boys.

Hudley, Cynthia; Graham, Sandra

Child Development, v64 n1 p124-38 Feb 1993

Aggressive and nonaggressive third- through fifth-grade African-American boys were assigned to a behavior intervention program designed to reduce aggressive males' tendency to attribute hostile intentions to peers, an attention training program, or a nonintervention control group. The benefits and limitations of the intervention program are discussed. (MDM)

Descriptors: Aggression, At Risk Persons, Attribution Theory, Behavior Modification, Black Students, Early Intervention, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Males, Peer Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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