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The influence of perinatal complications and environmental adversity on boys' antisocial behavior

Joy E Beck1, Daniel S Shaw

  • 1University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA. joybeck@pitt.edu

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
|January 22, 2005
PubMed

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A biosocial model effectively predicts early-onset antisocial behavior (ASB) in boys, particularly when combined with family adversity and rejecting parenting. Perinatal complications also contribute to ASB risk within adverse family environments.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Raine's biosocial model posits interactive effects of biological and social factors on behavior.
  • Early-onset antisocial behavior (ASB) is a significant concern in child development.
  • Understanding risk factors for ASB is crucial for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test Raine's biosocial model concerning perinatal complications, parenting, and family adversity.
  • To examine the prediction of early-onset antisocial behavior (ASB).
  • To investigate the specificity of the model for internalizing problems.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal data collected from 310 low-income boys from birth to 10 years.
  • Inclusion of birth records and ongoing data collection.
  • Maternal and youth self-report measures used to assess risk factors and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The biosocial framework supported the prediction of ASB, not internalizing problems.
  • Family adversity and rejecting parenting were consistent predictors of ASB.
  • Perinatal complications predicted ASB only in conjunction with other family risks.

Conclusions:

  • The biosocial model effectively predicts ASB in middle childhood.
  • Negative psychosocial environments significantly impact childhood maladjustment.
  • Interventions should focus on parenting skills and coping strategies for at-risk mothers.
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