%0 Journal Article
%T An investigation of relational risk and promotive factors associated with adolescent female aggression
%J Child psychiatry and human development
%D 2016
%A Cotter, Katie L.
%A Smokowski, Paul R.
%V ePub
%N ePub
%P ePub-ePub
%X Despite growing trends in adolescent female aggression, much adolescent aggression research has focused on males to the exclusion of their female counterparts. Using relational-cultural and social role theories, the current study identifies the risk and promotive factors associated with adolescent female aggression. Using data from the Rural Adaptation Project (a 5 year longitudinal panel study of youth from two rural, ethnically diverse, low income counties in North Carolina), a 2-level hierarchical linear model was estimated (N = 3580). Internalizing symptoms, association with delinquent friends, peer pressure, and parent-child conflict emerged as risk factors whereas teacher support was a significant promotive factor. <br><br>RESULTS suggest that interventions should focus on negative relationships in both the parent and peer domains and underscore the need for mental health services for aggressive girls.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group
%@ 0009-398X
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10578-016-0700-1