Risk factors for antisocial behavior in children: comparison between boys and girls

Abstract

Recognizing the importance of assessing the risk of antisocial behavior, this study aimed to characterize the risk factors for the occurrence of antisocial behavior, seeking to understand if there are differences between boys and girls. Eighty-five cases of children referred by the promotion and protection system due to the display of antisocial behaviors were reviewed. A total of 65 were boys and 20 were girls, aged between six and eleven years. Data collection was performed using the Portuguese version of the risk assessment instruments Early Assessment Risk List for boys and for girls. Gender differences were assessed, with boys exhibiting a higher risk level for antisocial behavior, adopting more serious behaviors (e.g., impulsive behaviors). Girls engaged in less serious behavior (e.g., disrespect). By characterizing the most prevalent risk factors, the results of this study may contribute to the identification of intervention priorities.

Predicción de conductas antisociales adolescentes mediante relaciones intrafamiliares y estilos de crianza

“…Se refiere al comportamiento agresivo, antisocial, encubierto y de oposición desafiante. Comprende actos delictivos como amenazas, agresiones, delitos contra la propiedad y delitos relacionados con sustancias y armas (Coelho et al, 2020;Kerekes et al, 2017;Molero Jurado et al, 2017;Tieskens et al, 2018;Van Cappellen et al, 2023). Los niños y adolescentes con conductas antisociales muestran mayor riesgo de desarrollar resultados negativos como abandono escolar, exclusión social, infracción de la ley, psicopatología y otros problemas relacionados con la salud.…”

The Review of Antisocial Personality Disorder

“…Antisocial behavior is mostly exhibited in childhood. Although this might be considered normal, high levels of antisocial behavior are usually considered a clinical disorder [9]. When young children show hostility towards authority, and older children practice lying, stealing, or even engaging in violent behaviors are some signs of antisocial behaviors [10].…”

Parenting practices and referral to a juvenile psychosocial care reference center

“…Interactions between parents 3 and their children 4 and their repercussions on human development trajectories constitute a complex phenomenon, since they involve the interplay between multiple variables, such as personal characteristics, sociodemographic conditions of families, and broader sociocultural context in which the family lives. In order to understand the impacts of the context of parenting on the development process of children and adolescents, studies have shown the association between parenting practices and developmental outcomes Borden et al, 2014;Campos, 2019;Sabbag & Bolsoni-Silva, 2015;Trepat et al, 2014), indicating the need for protective government actions, focused on promoting health and preventing possible harm to human development (Coelho et al, 2020).…”