Observed and Reported Psychological and Physical Aggression in Young, At‐Risk Couples

Capaldi, Deborah M.; Crosby, Lynn A.

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9507.1997.tb00101.x

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“…This would suggest that it is the addition of depressive symptoms for co-occurring girls that result in greater involvement with antisocial peers, rather than more severe CP. This is consistent with the idea that depressed girls may be more likely to associate with youth, especially males, who engage in delinquent behavior (Capaldi & Crosby, 1997). As girls enter adolescence, their involvement with older antisocial boys, perhaps as romantic partners, may increase (Moffitt & Caspi, 2001).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 77%

Conduct Problems, Depressive Symptomatology and Their Co-Occurring Presentation in Childhood as Predictors of Adjustment in Early Adolescence

Ingoldsby

Kohl

McMahon

et al. 2006

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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The present study investigated patterns in the development of conduct problems (CP), depressive symptoms, and their co-occurrence, and relations to adjustment problems, over the transition from late childhood to early adolescence. Rates of depressive symptoms and CP during this developmental period vary by gender; yet, few studies involving non-clinical samples have examined co-occurring problems and adjustment outcomes across boys and girls. This study investigates the manifestation and change in CP and depressive symptom patterns in a large, multisite, gender-and ethnically-diverse sample of 431 youth from 5th to 7th grade. Indicators of CP, depressive symptoms, their co-occurrence, and adjustment outcomes were created from multiple reporters and measures. Hypotheses regarding gender differences were tested utilizing both categorical (i.e., elevated symptom groups) and continuous analyses (i.e., regressions predicting symptomatology and adjustment outcomes). Results were partially supportive of the dual failure model (Capaldi, 1991, 1992), with youth with co-occurring problems in 5th grade demonstrating significantly lower academic adjustment and social competence two years later. Both depressive symptoms and CP were risk factors for multiple negative adjustment outcomes. Co-occurring symptomatology and CP demonstrated more stability and was associated with more severe adjustment problems than depressive symptoms over time. Categorical analyses suggested that, in terms of adjustment problems, youth with co-occurring symptomatology were generally no worse off than those with CP-alone, and those with depressive symptoms-alone were similar over time to those showing no symptomatology at all. Few gender differences were noted in the relations among CP, depressive symptoms, and adjustment over time.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 77%

Conduct Problems, Depressive Symptomatology and Their Co-Occurring Presentation in Childhood as Predictors of Adjustment in Early Adolescence

Ingoldsby

Kohl

McMahon

et al. 2006

J Abnorm Child Psychol

102

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“…For example, Capaldi and Crosby (1997) documented significant evidence of partner similarity for antisocial behavior between 118 at-risk males (age 17-20) who had been followed since grade school and their romantic partners (r = 0.44). A follow-up study using the same sample again demonstrated concurrent associations between partners' levels of antisocial behavior (r = 0.43) at age 20-23, using multiple methods and sources of data collection.…”

Section: Partner Similarity In Problem Behavior and Underlying Processesmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…As the work of Capaldi and colleagues (e.g., Capaldi and Crosby, 1997;Kim and Capaldi, 2004) demonstrates, observations of partner discussions can provide meaningful information regarding mechanisms of influence between partners. Dishion and colleagues' observations of adolescent male peers suggests deviancy training as one possible mechanism of behavior contagion (e.g., Dishion et al, 1997Dishion et al, , 1999.…”

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Problem Behavior and Romantic Relationships: Assortative Mating, Behavior Contagion, and Desistance

Rhule-Louie

McMahon

2007

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

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Antisocial behavior and substance misuse are forms of problem behavior demonstrating considerable continuity over time. Accordingly, problem behavior influences interpersonal contexts across the life course, which may result in the replication of coercive interactions and a problem behavior lifestyle within romantic relationships. Furthermore, theories of self-selection, and associated research, suggest that individuals pick companions compatible with, and supportive of, their behavior, leading to high levels of similarity between romantic partners and the potential reinforcement of problem behavior over time. However, some research suggests that romantic relationships may play a positive role and facilitate desistance from problem behavior. The purpose of this paper is to explore how antisocial behavior and substance use both influence and are influenced by romantic relationships in late adolescence and early adulthood. We first review research regarding the extent of, and processes underlying, partner similarity in problem behavior. Next, we examine how romantic relationships may promote the desistance of problem behavior. Finally, we discuss possible moderators of the association between problem behavior and romantic relationships, as well as limitations, intergenerational implications, and recommended future directions of the reviewed research.

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“…Couples were digitally recorded having three brief conversations adapted from previous work with adolescent couples (Capaldi and Crosby 1997). For the first 5-min warm up conversation, participants were instructed to plan a party, discussing the location of the party, planned activities, who to invite, what to provide their guests, and whether or not adults would be invited.…”

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confidence: 99%

Associations Among Aspects of Interpersonal Power and Relationship Functioning in Adolescent Romantic Couples

2007

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This study used a multidimensional assessment of interpersonal power to examine associations between indices of relationship power and relationship functioning in 92 adolescent romantic couples recruited from rural communities in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. Significant differences emerged between girlfriends and boyfriends in their reports of decision making authority, perceptions of humiliating behaviors by the partner, and ratings of themselves giving-in to their partners in a videotaped interaction task. In addition, indices of interpersonal power were associated with dating aggression and relationship satisfaction for both girlfriends and boyfriends, although gender differences emerged in the patterns of association between power and outcomes. Results are discussed in light of current developmental, feminist, and social psychological theories of interpersonal power in romantic relationships.

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Observed and Reported Psychological and Physical Aggression in Young, At‐Risk Couples

Cited by 252 publications

References 52 publications

Conduct Problems, Depressive Symptomatology and Their Co-Occurring Presentation in Childhood as Predictors of Adjustment in Early Adolescence

Conduct Problems, Depressive Symptomatology and Their Co-Occurring Presentation in Childhood as Predictors of Adjustment in Early Adolescence

Problem Behavior and Romantic Relationships: Assortative Mating, Behavior Contagion, and Desistance

Associations Among Aspects of Interpersonal Power and Relationship Functioning in Adolescent Romantic Couples

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