The Development and Treatment of Childhood Aggression

by Rubin, Kenneth H.; Pepler, Debra J.

• ISBN13: 9780805803709
• ISBN10: 080580370X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1991-01-01
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

Summary

Comprised of papers and commentaries from the Earlscourt Symposium on Childhood Aggression held in Toronto, Canada, this volume reflects the Earlscourt Child and Family Centre's commitment to linking clinical practice to identifiable research-based interventions which are known to be effective in the prevention and treatment of antisocial behavior in children. The education of human services professionals has typically failed to train individuals to work with specific client populations, providing a generalist approach grounded in theoretical assumptions and professional values rather than research and empirical studies. This compelling book serves to fill this gap in professional education in the area of childhood aggression. Representing substantial accomplishments in the advancement of an understanding of the plight of aggressive children and how best to ameliorate their often unpredictable and painful situations, this text allows for cautious optimism that empirical research can have practical consequences for aggressive children and their prospects for a better life. As such, it is a truly important information resource for professionals in the fields of developmental psychology and counseling.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction: Current Challenges in the Development and Treatment of Childhood Aggression	p. xiii
References	p. xvi
The Development of Childhood Aggression	p. 1
Childhood Aggression and Adult Violence: Early Precursors and Later-Life Outcomes	p. 5
Conclusions	p. 24
References	p. 25
The Epidemiology of Antisocial Behavior in Childhood and Adolescence	p. 31
References	p. 52
Aggressive, Withdrawn, and Aggressive /Withdrawn Children in Adolescence: Into the Next Generation	p. 55
Conclusion	p. 66
References	p. 67
Acknowledgements	p. 67
Commentary Aggression, Prosocial Behavior, and Gender: Three Magic Words but No Magic Wand<	p. 71
Congenital Determinants of Violent and Property Offending	p. 81
References	p. 90
Origins of Externalizing Behavior Problems at Eight Years of Age	p. 93
Conclusion	p. 114
Acknowledgements	p. 117
References	p. 117
Commentary Bad Seeds and Vile Weeds: Metaphors of Determinism	p. 121
Concluding Remarks	p. 134
References	p. 134
An Early Starter Model for Predicting Delinquency	p. 139
References	p. 165
The Role of Parental Variables in the Learning of Aggression	p. 169
References	p. 186
Commentary Expanding the Perspective on Contributing Factors and Service Delivery Approaches to Childhood Aggression	p. 189
References	p. 196
The Structure and Function of Reactive and Proactive Aggression	p. 201
References	p. 215
Social Problem Solving and Aggression in Childhood	p. 219
References	p. 246
Social Cognition and Social Networks: A Developmental Perspective	p. 249
Conclusion	p. 273
Acknowledgements	p. 273
References	p. 274
Commentary Social Cognition and Aggression	p. 279
References	p. 284
Treatment of Childhood Aggression	p. 287
The Clinical Science Vortex: A Developing Theory of Antisocial Behavior	p. 291
References	p. 311
Prevention of Aggression and Other Behavior Problems in the Early Adolescent Years	p. 317
Conclusions	p. 326
Acknowledgements	p. 328
References	p. 328
Commentary From Simplicity to Complexity: Parent Training Is Coming of Age	p. 331
References	p. 336
Aggression in Children/Adolescents: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Perspectives	p. 341
References	p. 357
A Social-Cognitively Based Social Skills Training Program for Aggressive Children	p. 361
Conclusions and Future Directions	p. 376
References	p. 377
Acknowledgements	p. 377
Commentary Social-Cognitive Treatment Programs	p. 380
References	p. 385
Programmatic Intervention with Aggressive Children in the School Setting	p. 389
References	p. 407
Bully/Victim Problems Among Schoolchildren: Basic Facts and Effects of a School Based Intervention Program	p. 411
References	p. 446
Conclusion	p. 446
Acknowledgements	p. 446
Commentary School-Based Interventions for Aggressive Children: Possibilities, Limitations, and Future Directions	p. 449
References	p. 454
Author Index	p. 457
Subject Index	p. 467
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