Self-perceptions of adolescents with and without mood disorder: content and structure
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A comparison is made between the self-perceptions of teenagers with mood disorder, teenagers with conduct disorder, and those without such disorders. The results of the study show that the psychological status of adolescents has an impact on several dimensions of self-perception. It is found that the members of the mood-disordered group have poorer self-perceptions than participants without mood disorder. However, the findings also indicate that the relationship between self-perception and depressive affect is much more complicated than previously thought.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 1995
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Adolescent reputation enhancement: differentiating delinquent, nondelinquent and at-risk youths
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Peer reputation appears to be an important factor affecting the behavior of adolescents. An investigation of the link between risks of delinquency and orientation toward characteristics of peer reputation has found that at-risk and delinquent adolescents are more likely to view themselves as non-conforming. They also wish to be perceived in this way. Schoolchildren may see reprimands and other school sanctions as enhancing their reputation, and incarcerated adolescents may see fighting and other delinquent activities as enhancing their status.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 1999
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An investigation of risk and protective factors in a sample of youthful offenders
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Negative family relationships and poor parenting are risk factors that are associated with high levels of re-offending and poor adjustment among delinquent youths. The presence of protective factors, such as good peer relations, good educational achievement, positive response to authority, and effective use of spare time, is associated with reduced re-offending levels and better adjustment. The protective factors function similarly at high and low risk levels.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 1996
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