Citation

Mahoney JL. Child Dev. 2000; 71(2): 502-516.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, John Wiley and Sons)

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Abstract

This research involves a longitudinal study of antecedents and moderators in the development of antisocial patterns. Participants included 695 boys and girls who were interviewed annually from childhood to the end of high school and again at ages 20 and 24. Cluster analyses identified four configurations of boys and girls that were reasonably homogeneous with respect to behavior and academic performance at the beginning of the investigation. When tracked over time, the configurations differed significantly in patterns of early school dropout and criminal arrests. Boys and girls in the "multiple risk configuration" were more likely than those in other configurations to show long-term antisocial patterns. Participation in school extracurricular activities was associated with reduced rates of early dropout and criminal arrest among high-risk boys and girls. The decline in antisocial patterns was dependent on whether the individuals' social network also participated in school extracurricular activities. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Child Development, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by the Society for Research in Child Development; Blackwell Publishers, Inc.)

Longitudinal Studies
Child Antisocial Behavior
Child Behavior
Child Problem Behavior
Behavior Causes
Juvenile Antisocial Behavior
Juvenile Crime
Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Behavior
Juvenile Problem Behavior
Adult Antisocial Behavior
Adult Behavior
Adult Crime
Adult Problem Behavior
Crime Causes
Delinquency Causes
School Dropout Causes
School Extracurricular Activities
School Involvement
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