Persistence of aggression into adulthood in detained adolescent females

Although detained adolescent females show high rates of severe aggression, we know little about the long-term impact of this risk-behavior. Furthermore, qualitative differences in aggression between males and females argue for gender specific research. In contrast to males, females display aggressive acts more often towards themselves (inward aggression; self harm behavior) than towards others (outward aggression). Therefore, this prospective study investigated the prevalence and predictive validity of different types of aggression in detained adolescent females.

Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - May 8, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Anne A. Krabbendam, Lucres M.C. Jansen, Peter M. van de Ven, Elsa van der Molen, Theo A.H. Doreleijers, Robert R.J.M. Vermeiren Source Type: research