Social learning family therapy with aggressive children: A commentary.

Kazdin, Alan E.

doi:10.1037/h0080459

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“…Two developmental processes (parent and peer influences) were systematically targeted in the intervention trial (Dishion, Reid, & Patterson, 1988). The parent focus component emphasizes parenting skills shown to be effective in reducing problem behavior and increasing peer support for prosocial behavior (Kazdin, 1987, 1988; Lochman, 1985; McMahon & Wells, 1989; Patterson, Dishion, & Chamberlain, 1993). The teen focus component emphasizes prosocial goals and self-regulation, using peer reinforcement as one means to promote completion of home exercises, as well as compliance with session activities.…”

Section: The Adolescent Transitions Program Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

When interventions harm: Peer groups and problem behavior.

Dishion

McCord

Poulin

1999

American Psychologist

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This article explored developmental and intervention evidence relevant to iatrogenic effects in peer-group interventions. Longitudinal research revealed that "deviancy training " within adolescent friendships predicts increases in delinquency, substance use, violence, and adult maladjustment. Moreover, findings from 2 experimentally controlled intervention studies suggested that peer-group interventions increase adolescent problem behavior and negative life outcomes in adulthood, compared with control youth. The data from both experimental studies suggested that high-risk youth are particularly vulnerable to peer aggregations, compared with low-risk youth. We proposed that peer aggregation during early adolescence, under some circumstances, inadvertently reinforces problem behavior. Two developmental processes are discussed that might account for the powerful iatrogenic effects. Editor's note. Cheryl B. Travis served as action editor for this article.

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Section: The Adolescent Transitions Program Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

When interventions harm: Peer groups and problem behavior.

Dishion

McCord

Poulin

1999

American Psychologist

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“…Research has delineated behavioral, neighborhood, family, and school risk factors for the development of antisocial behavior (e.g., Hawkins & Lishner, 1987;Patterson et al, 1992;Sampson & Grove, 1989;Sprague, Sugai, & Walker, 1966). Research has also identified numerous programs that could contribute to reducing the prevalence of antisocial behavior, including parenting skills training (Kazdin, 1988;Patterson et al, 1992), family support programs for single teenage mothers (Olds, 1988), diversion and mentoring programs for delinquents (Davidson et al, 1990), and behavior management programs and procedures in schools (Sprague et al, 1996).…”

Section: Fostering the Prevention Of Antisocial Behavior That Resultsmentioning

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Why Have We Been More Successful in Reducing Tobacco Use Than Violent Crime?

Biglan

Taylor

2000

American J of Comm Psychol

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Tobacco control efforts have been associated with a significant reduction in the prevalence of tobacco use in the United States. Efforts to reduce the incidence of violent crime have been much less successful. This paper argues that progress on tobacco control stems from the existence of a clear, empirically based, and widely understood analysis of the tobacco problem that articulates (a) the harms associated with its use, (b) the causes of tobacco use, and (c) the programs and policies that could reduce tobacco use. This analysis has guided the development of a network of social organizations that have been advocating for policies and programs that are reducing tobacco use. In contrast, there is not a widely shared, cogent, and empirically based analysis of the problem of violent crime. As a result, efforts to combat violent crime are fragmented and it has proven difficult to generate support for preventive programs and policies. Substantial empirical progress has been made, however, on how violent crime could be prevented. That evidence is reviewed. It is argued that the articulation of this evidence is a critical first step for achieving widespread reduction in the incidence of violent crime. Communication of that evidence to audiences that matter will require that behavioral scientists become better organized to advocate for the adoption of empirically supported practices.

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Social learning family therapy with aggressive children: A commentary.

Cited by 2 publications

References 12 publications

When interventions harm: Peer groups and problem behavior.

When interventions harm: Peer groups and problem behavior.

Why Have We Been More Successful in Reducing Tobacco Use Than Violent Crime?

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