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Social Control and Self-Control Factors Associated with Interpersonal Violence in Adolescent Females

Adolescent females are committing an increasing number of violent interpersonal acts. This study used the qualitative technique of focus group interviews to explore social control and self-control factors which impact such behaviors. Forty-seven girls aged 10-18 years described situations and events where interpersonal violence might be used and also what might prevent such acts. For the girls interviewed, social controls were the predominant means of controlling the use of interpersonal violence. Family and peer groups were the most powerful social controls, whether positive or negative. Self-control was deemed important but most girls lacked either the skills or desire to engage in self-control. Violence prevention programs need to teach techniques for improving self-control and increasing self-concept to be most effective.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc278635
Date05 1900
CreatorsMavis, Beverly J.
ContributorsBungum, Timothy J., PĂ©rez, Miguel A., 1969-, Chng, Chwee-Lye
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatix, 132 leaves : ill., Text
RightsPublic, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Mavis, Beverly J.

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