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Shari Miller1, Rolf Loeber, Alison Hipwell
1RTI International, 3040 Cornwallis Road, P.O. Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA. shari@rti.org
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
|September 9, 2008
Summary
Peer deviance and harsh parenting are linked to conduct problems in young girls. These risk factors are significant in the early development of disruptive behaviors, impacting girls of diverse backgrounds.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Psychiatry
- Criminology
Background:
- Conduct and oppositional problems are significant developmental concerns in childhood.
- Understanding early risk factors for these behaviors is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine associations between peer deviance, parenting, and conduct/oppositional problems in young girls.
- To investigate concurrent and longitudinal relationships.
- To explore these associations across ethnic groups.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study of 588 African American and European American girls (ages 7-8).
- Assessed peer deviance, parenting practices (harshness, warmth), and disruptive behaviors.
- Statistical analysis of concurrent and prospective associations.
Main Results:
- Peer delinquency was concurrently linked to disruptive behaviors.
- Harsh parenting and low parental warmth showed concurrent and prospective associations with disruptive behaviors.
- Peer gender did not significantly impact girls' behavior problems.
Conclusions:
- Peer and parent risk processes are key contributors to early conduct and oppositional behaviors in girls.
- Findings inform understanding of risk factors for aggression and antisocial behaviors in young girls.
- Results highlight the importance of addressing peer and family influences in early childhood development.
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