Search for dissertations about: "persistent antisocial behavior"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words persistent antisocial behavior.

2. 1. Aggressive antisocial behavior- clinical, cognitive, and behavioral covariates of its persistence

   Author : Märta Wallinius; Malmö Rättspsykiatri; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; risk assessment; risk factors; externalizing spectrum; mental disorders; persistent criminality; violence; antisocial behavior; prevention;

   Abstract : Introduction Aggressive antisocial behavior is a major challenge to society, and studies on the determinants of its persistence are essential to the development of strategies to prevent violence. Aims & Methods The overall aim of the thesis was to establish covariates of persistent aggressive antisocial behavior in a population-based cohort and in clinically evaluated, prospectively followed, offender groups. READ MORE

4. 2. Aggressive Antisocial Behavior: Risk Factors and Personality Profile

   Author : Örjan Falk; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aggressive Antisocial Behavior; Life History of Aggression; Personality; Character maturity; Temperament and Character Inventory; Gender; Crime; Persistence; Total population registry; Prison population; Risk factors; Clinical factors;

   Abstract : Background: There is an increasing knowledge that violent criminality is restricted to a group of individuals with early onset of behavioral problems. These problems often emerge in combination with substance abuse and evolve into an antisocial personality disorder when the individual reaches adulthood. READ MORE

5. 3. Genetic and environmental influences on antisocial behavior from childhood to emerging adulthood

   Author : Catherine Tuvblad; Sweden Karolinska Institutet Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; antisocial and aggressive behavior; psychopathic personality traits; socioeconomic status; childhood; adolescence; genes; environments; sex differences; development; covariation; interactions; Psychology;

   Abstract : Antisocial behavior, in other words, normative and rule-breaking behavior, is a major problem in societies all over the world. Because many antisocial behavioral problems start in childhood or adolescence, the study of such behavior problems during this developmental period should contribute to an understanding of the etiology of adult psychopathology. READ MORE

6. 4. Adolescent adjustment problems : the role of heritability and family environment

   Author : Jurgita Narusyte; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Adolescent adjustment; persistent antisocial behavior; aggression; externalizing behavior problems; internalizing behavior problems; parent-child relationships; negative parenting; twin; heritability; environment; genotype-environment correlation; children-of-twins model.;

   Abstract : Approximately one fifth of children and adolescents in Europe and United States of America suffer from behavioral, emotional or developmental problems. More effective prevention and intervention of these problems may be achieved through understanding the role of genetic and environmental factors. READ MORE

7. 5. Genetic and environmental factors in the development of externalizing symptoms from childhood to adolescence

   Author : Henrik Larsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Externalizing symptoms; ADHD; antisocial behavior; psychopathic personality; twin study; development; childhood; adolescence; genetic and environmental factors;

   Abstract : Externalizing problems, such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggression, violation of legal or social norms, and delinquent behavior, tend to persist from childhood to adolescence. There are also high levels of comorbidity among supposedly different domains of externalizing problems. READ MORE