Multisystemic therapy: an effective violence prevention approach for serious juvenile offenders
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The Multisystemic Therapy (MST) method has been successful in decreasing the violence and crimes committed by adolescents. MST considers the different aspects of antisocial behavior from an individualistic angle and has a flexible approach. Teenagers who exhibit antisocial behavior, such as staying out all night or carrying arms, are more likely to be victimized and commit criminal offences. Changing high risk behavior can minimize the chances of their committing the crime.
Publication Name: Journal of Adolescence
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0140-1971
Year: 1996
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Multisystemic treatment: a meta-analysis of outcome studies
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Studies done on the effectiveness of multisystemic treatment (MST) in treating antisocial and associated behaviors in a range of youth and family populations by quantifying and summarizing the magnitude of effects (treatment outcomes) across all eligible MST outcome studies are presented. It is concluded that as an empirically established treatment for violent and chronic juvenile offenders, MST is found to be worthy of wider implementation and continued evaluation.
Publication Name: Journal of Family Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0893-3200
Year: 2004
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Positive and negative emotional feelings and behaviors in mother-daughter ties in late life
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A study examining the strength of mother-daughter ties by describing behaviors during specific interactions is presented. Mothers' and daughter's emotional feelings and behaviors in conversations may have implications for how they handle conflict or discomfort in the relationship.
Publication Name: Journal of Family Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0893-3200
Year: 2003
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