Citation

Sussman S, Skara S, Weiner MD. Am. J. Health Behav. 2004; 28(2): 134-144.

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(Copyright © 2004, PNG Publications)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To prospectively examine demographic background, personality, perceived environment, and behavior as violence perpetration predictors in emerging adulthood among high-risk adolescents using problem-behavior theory as a conceptual perspective. METHODS: Self-report questionnaires were administered 5 years apart to 676 participants. RESULTS: Hard drug use, belief that hurting another's property while drunk was acceptable, and high-risk group self-identification predicted later violence perpetration independent of baseline violence perpetration. CONCLUSIONS: Consistent with problem-behavior theory, personality, perceived environment, and behavior variables, beyond baseline violent behavior, predict risk for future violence perpetration in emerging adulthood, whereas demographic background may exert indirect effects. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, 2004. Copyright © 2004 by the American Academy of Health Behavior)

Juvenile Offender
Juvenile Violence
Violence Predictors
Demographic Characteristics
Offender Characteristics
Offender Personality
Personality Characteristics
Juvenile Behavior
Juvenile Problem Behavior
High Risk Behavior
Juvenile Perceptions
Juvenile Crime
Crime Perceptions
Violence Perceptions
Substance Use Effects
Drug use Effects
Alcohol Use Effects
Behavior Effects
Violence Causes
Crime Causes
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