Protective and Risk Effects of Peer Relations and Social Support on Antisocial Behaviour in Adolescents from Multi-Problem Milieus.

Bender, Doris; Losel, Friedrich

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ERIC Number: EJ567229

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Protective and Risk Effects of Peer Relations and Social Support on Antisocial Behaviour in Adolescents from Multi-Problem Milieus.

Bender, Doris; Losel, Friedrich

Journal of Adolescence, v20 n6 p661-78 Dec 1997

Explores the relationship between antisocial behavior and social resources in a two-year longitudinal study of 100 high-risk adolescents (N=146) in a residential foster care facility. Risk factors and protective functions of variables are discussed, along with theoretical implications and methodological problems. (EMK)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, At Risk Persons, Delinquency Prevention, Foster Children, Longitudinal Studies, Peer Relationship, Resilience (Personality), Secondary Education, Social Networks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special theme issue on "Risk and Resilience in Adolescent Development."