Aggressive behavior

Aggressive behavior in childhood and adolescence not only occurs very frequently but is also very stable. Developmental models of disruptive behavior help to categorize forms of manifestation, comorbid disorders, and their course more ...

Developmental pathway models of aggressive and antisocial behavior and their usefulness for prevention and intervention

An overview of the established developmental models of antisocial behavior in children and adolescents is presented. Most of the ...

Comorbidity of aggressive behavior and ADHD

Comorbid aggressive behavior (ODD/CD) and ADHD is common in childhood and adolescence and a risk factor for severe impairments. This study provides a meta-analysis of reliable studies of the comorbidity rate of ...

Parental psychopathology, aggression, and depression in children and adolescents

Aggressive and dissocial behaviors and symptoms of depression in children and adolescents co-occur more than is to be expected to by chance. A shared risk factor is a ...

Prevention of aggression and violence

Previous studies have shown that a high number of young people have experienced violent behavior–as a victim as well as an offender. High monetary and psychosocial costs demand effective programs for the prevention of ...

Evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for aggressive children and adolescents

In recent years, especially in English-speaking countries, the treatment of aggressive children and adolescents has focused on evidence-based psychotherapeutic ...

Video-based parenting programs with aggressive children

In order to enhance the effectiveness of traditional parenting programs for aggressive children, video-based interventions have been developed to help analyze interaction patterns and to modify ...