Child neglect and adolescent violence: examining the effects of self-control and peer rejection.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8916436 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0886-6708 (Print) Linking ISSN: 08866708 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Violence Vict Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: New York Ny : Springer
      Original Publication: [New York, NY] : Springer Pub. Co., [c1986-
    • Subject Terms:
      Peer Group* ; Self Efficacy* ; Violence*; Child Abuse/*psychology ; Social Isolation/*psychology; Adolescent ; Adolescent Behavior/psychology ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Parent-Child Relations
    • Abstract:
      Child maltreatment researchers have often suggested that experiences with child neglect have long-term, negative effects. Child neglect is thought to have particularly adverse effects on self-control, peer relations, and delinquency. In this research, we examine the relationship of child neglect with adolescent violence via self-control and peer rejection. Using prospective, longitudinal data from a community sample, we find that child neglect adversely affects peer rejection and violence. Neglected children were more likely to be rejected by their peers in early adolescence and were more likely to be violent later in adolescence. Contrary to theoretical predictions, child neglect was not a significant predictor of self-control. Implications for delinquency and child maltreatment researchers are discussed.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20050729 Date Completed: 20051020 Latest Revision: 20050728
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      16047934