Integrating biological and social processes in relation to early-onset persistent aggression in boys and girls.

Brennan, Patricia A.; Hall, James D.; Bor, William; Najman, Jake M.; Williams, Gail M.

doi:10.1037/0012-1649.39.2.309

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“…Their behavior is motivated by the perception that stealing, cheating, rule-breaking, and violence will enable them to acquire desired goods and privileges typically reserved for adults. Although empirical tests of the taxonomy are more consistent with the existence of an adolescent-onset than an adolescent-limited group [6,39] and challenge etiological distinctions between life-course-persistent and adolescent-onset offenders [16], there is robust empirical support for distinct trajectories of antisocial behavior across the life course [21,41].…”

Section: Introduction Developmental Trajectories Of Antisocial Behavimentioning

confidence: 99%

The Heterogeneity in the Development of Homotypic and Heterotypic Antisocial Behavior

Chen

Jaffee

2015

J Dev Life Course Criminology

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Introduction This study aimed to contribute to the existing literature by testing whether the same classes of antisocial behavior typically uncovered in the literature would be revealed with the additional information about heterotypic antisocial behavior. We investigated the development of men's antisocial behavior in its homotypic and heterotypic forms from age 12 to 30 years in a large representative sample. Material and methods Data were drawn from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health. This study included 3639 male participants from 6 birth cohorts (1977)(1978)(1979)(1980)(1981)(1982), first assessed in 1995 and followed up to [2008][2009]. Homotypic antisocial behavior comprised items that were assessed at every wave, and heterotypic antisocial behavior comprised adolescent-and adult-specific items. Group-based modeling was used to identify classes of antisocial behavior. Results Five trajectories were identified: low, life-course-persistent, adolescent-limited, moderate declining, and adult-peak. Conclusion By including heterotypic items, we showed that a group whose antisocial behavior is typically identified as emerging in adulthood was already engaging in moderate levels of antisocial behavior in adolescence. The implications of sample characteristics and forms of antisocial behavior for accurate classification are discussed.

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Section: Introduction Developmental Trajectories Of Antisocial Behavimentioning

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The Heterogeneity in the Development of Homotypic and Heterotypic Antisocial Behavior

Chen

Jaffee

2015

J Dev Life Course Criminology

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“…44,80 While much of the earlier literature on the relation between temperament and conduct problems focused on children with "difficult" temperaments, 81 advances in our understanding of different types of aggression (e.g., reactive versus proactive) have refined the exploration for different temperamental profiles. [82][83][84][85] Research suggests, for example, that both very high and very low levels of emotional reactivity may be related to antisocial behavior. 86,87 High levels of novelty or sensation seeking 78,88 may also be a risk factor for later externalizing problems.…”

Section: Disruptive Behavior Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Temperament and Its Role in Developmental Psychopathology

Rettew¹,

McKee

2005

Harvard Review of Psychiatry

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Temperament refers to early-appearing variation in emotional reactivity. The core dimensions of temperament and optimal method for assessment continue to be sources of considerable discussion. Nevertheless, the moderate stability of most temperamental traits and the strong influence of genetic and unique environmental factors have been well established, along with temperament's association with childhood psychiatric disorders. Both a temperamental predisposition toward experiencing negative emotions and low inhibitory control are linked to many psychiatric conditions, while other dimensions, such as levels of extraversion, vary by, and likely even within, disorders. Accumulating research directed at understanding the mechanism of these links between temperament and psychopathology indicate that, at least for most disorders, the two constructs cannot be viewed as simply different points along a shared continuum. The effect of temperament upon psychopathology has been found to be mediated and moderated by a number of both internal and external factors. Additional research is needed to help further define the core dimensions of temperament and the complex mechanisms through which temperamental traits interact with other influences in affecting developmental trajectories. Keywordsanxiety; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; children; personality; psychopathology; temperament The study of temperament and its relation to psychopathology has experienced a surge of interest and stands poised to alter our fundamental understanding of psychiatric disorders. Research in temperament and personality lay dormant for many years as psychodynamic and learning-based theories dominated the field. 1 When it rewoke, the literature of temperament (considered as part of normal human development) grew outside the purview of most clinical scientists. Since the landmark work of Thomas and Chess, 2 however, there has been a steady effort to bring these previously parallel lines of work together in mutually informative designs. This article will first briefly review some of the core concepts relating to temperament and its research, including the measurement of temperament and what is currently known about its origins and development. We will then turn to studies of the association between temperament and childhood psychiatric disorders, and also consider the possible mechanisms that may be involved. Finally, directions for future research will be addressed.

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“…Verbal IQ reductions have also been widely reported in antisocial populations of children and adolescents (Barker et al, 2007 ;Brennan, Hall, Bor, Najman, & Williams, 2003 ;Raine, 1993 ;Teichner & Golden, 2000 ;Vermeiren, De Clippele, Schwab-Stone, Ruchkin, & Deboutte, 2002 ) -though these fi ndings may be somewhat confounded by conceptual and methodological issues (Teichner & Golden, 2000 ) . Verbal de fi cits (which may result from posterior temporal and parietal lobe injury) may play a critical role in the development of self-control (Luria, 1966 ) by following verbal instructions and subsequent internalization of verbal-based self-control mechanisms (a process mediated by intact receptive speech, verbal memory, and verbal reasoning).…”

Section: Intelligencementioning

confidence: 93%

The Biology of Childhood Crime and Antisocial Behavior

Portnoy

Gao

Glenn

et al. 2012

Handbook of Life-Course Criminology

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Research into the biological underpinnings of antisocial behavior has not only been increasingly integrated into criminological research, but has also expanded its scope to focus on antisocial behavior that develops during childhood. Many of the biological risk factors that are associated with antisocial behavior during adulthood have also been found to characterize young antisocials. Structural and functional brain imaging studies have implicated several brain regions in the development of antisocial behavior in children, including the amygdala, the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, and the temporal region. Neuropsychological studies indicate that antisocial children display multiple behavioral indices of brain dysfunction, including executive dysfunction and IQ de fi cits. Psychophysiological studies have revealed that antisocial children are characterized by underarousal and diminished responses to stimuli and stressors. Early health factors, including minor physical anomalies and prenatal nicotine exposure, both independently and in interaction with social risk factors are associated with antisocial behavior in children. Future research should focus on incorporating a life-course criminological perspective into the study of the biology of childhood crime and antisocial behavior. Longitudinal studies that measure both biological and social risk factors over time will be critical to advancing our understanding of the development of antisocial behavior both during childhood and throughout the life-course.

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Integrating biological and social processes in relation to early-onset persistent aggression in boys and girls.

Cited by 84 publications

References 59 publications

The Heterogeneity in the Development of Homotypic and Heterotypic Antisocial Behavior

The Heterogeneity in the Development of Homotypic and Heterotypic Antisocial Behavior

Temperament and Its Role in Developmental Psychopathology

The Biology of Childhood Crime and Antisocial Behavior

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