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Antisocial behavior and affiliation with deviant peers.

Hillary J Heinze1, Paul A Toro, Kathryn A Urberg

  • 1Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. aa1878@wayne.edu

Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology : the Official Journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53
|May 12, 2004
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Peer group affiliation significantly impacts adolescent antisocial behavior. Having deviant peers correlates with increased conduct disorder and substance abuse, particularly for boys and homeless youth.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Antisocial behavior in adolescents is a significant concern.
  • Peer group affiliation is a known factor influencing adolescent development.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between gender, antisocial behavior, and peer group affiliation in a high-risk adolescent sample.
  • To differentiate the influence of peer deviance on conduct disorder and substance abuse.
  • To explore potential differences in these associations based on housing status (homeless vs. housed).

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 401 homeless and housed adolescents (139 boys, 262 girls) was studied.
  • Antisocial behavior was measured using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC-2.3).
  • Peer group affiliation was assessed via self-report of friends' deviant behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Increased deviant peer affiliation was linked to higher rates of antisocial behavior in both genders.
  • This association was independent of the number of boys within the peer network.
  • The link between deviant peers and antisocial behavior appeared stronger for boys and homeless adolescents compared to girls and housed adolescents.

Conclusions:

  • Peer deviance is a significant correlate of adolescent antisocial behavior, including conduct disorder and substance abuse.
  • The influence of deviant peers may be more pronounced in vulnerable subgroups like boys and homeless youth.
  • Findings suggest that gender and housing status moderate the impact of peer affiliation on antisocial behavior.