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Adolescent violence.

Shiphrah A Williams-Evans1, Joy Sher'ron Myers

  • 1North Carolina A&T State University School of Nursing, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

The ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education, Inc
|May 20, 2004
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Summary

Adolescent violence in American schools is rising, with theories offering insights into its causes. This study outlines a research plan to investigate violent incidents in a southern middle school.

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Area of Science:

  • Criminology and Educational Psychology
  • Focuses on adolescent behavior and school safety

Background:

  • Increasing incidents of adolescent violence in American schools noted.
  • Direct involvement with students suspended for violent acts highlighted the issue.
  • High-violence community context and familial conflict factors identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of rising adolescent violence in U.S. schools.
  • To explore theoretical frameworks for understanding this phenomenon.
  • To develop a research plan for investigating adolescent violence in a specific school setting.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on adolescent violence theories and school environments.
  • Proposal for a research plan to investigate occurrences in a southern middle school.
  • Focus on identifying the number and types of violent incidents.

Main Results:

  • The study identifies a need for better understanding and intervention strategies.
  • Theoretical frameworks can help explain the complex nature of adolescent violence.
  • A research plan is proposed to gather empirical data on school violence.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent violence in schools is a significant and growing concern.
  • Understanding the contributing factors, including family environment, is crucial.
  • Further research is needed to develop effective prevention and intervention strategies.

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