Citation

Franke TM. Adolesc. Fam. Health 2000; 1(1): 40-57.

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(Copyright © 2000, Instutute for Youth Development)

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Abstract

This study examined how attachment relationships and cognitive attributes and socio-demographic characteristics function as protective and risk factors across a range of specific violent behaviors. The study analyzed data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Wave I). A multistage sample design was used to represent the US population of 7th-12th graders. The results of this study indicate the importance of attachment to family and school as protective factors against a range of violent behaviors in adolescence. While an intact family structure (presence of both biological parents) appears as a protective factor against violence, the data supports the idea that the meaning attached to a particular family structure is more important than the structure itself. Adolescents reporting attendance at a religious service with a parent reported lower levels of involvement in all forms of violent behavior. Given the fundamental importance of attachment, these results support the importance of providing all children with the skills and opportunities necessary to form secure attachments with parents, families and schools and that prevention and intervention programs need to incorporate a developmentally appropriate multi-dimensional approach, which is fit to the individual needs of the adolescent and family. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Adolescent & Family Health, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by the Institute for Youth Development)

Violence Prevention
Child Violence
Juvenile Violence
Late Childhood
Late Adolescence
Early Adolescence
Family Protective Factors
Family Relations
Family Attachment
School Protective Factors
School Attachment
Junior High School Student
Senior High School Student
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Longitudinal Studies
National Survey
04-02