Social functioning and delinquency: a return to basics
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There is a significant link between delinquents' social perception and their rated social performance, according to a pilot study of 20 young male offenders. The study looked at three measures of social functioning: social perception, social problem solving skills and social performance. The social problem solving scores did not correlate with either social performance or social perception. The results seem to support theories that there is some link between poor problem solving and aggression. The social functioning of delinquents is further discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Adolescence
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0140-1971
Year: 1993
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Adolescents' experiences of anger in a residential setting
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A study was conducted on anger and its expression by teenagers within a residential setting. A qualitative approach was employed in examining adolescents' accounts of incidents which made them angry. Results reveal that most teenagers express anger through verbal or physical assault directed at the cause of their anger. The results may be used to enhance anger management programs, anger self-reporting and to develop ways to diffuse violent incidents.
Publication Name: Journal of Adolescence
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0140-1971
Year: 1997
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Adolescent firesetting: why do they day they do it?
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The firesetting behavior of teenagers is examined. Seventeen adolescent firesetters, three females and 14 males, are interviewed to determine their motives. The results reveal six different self-reported reasons for firesetting: revenge, crime concealment, peer group pressure, denial/accidental, and fascination. Of these reasons, revenge and crime concealment completely agree with extant literature.
Publication Name: Journal of Adolescence
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0140-1971
Year: 1995
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