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Sherrard, Jennifer; And Others – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1997
A study of 571 Australian children (ages 4-18) with mental retardation investigated potential behavioral risk factors for injury. Results found the prevalence of potential injury risk behaviors to be higher than for typical children and that the behavioral injury risk patterns reflected those seen in younger aged typical children. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns

Zahn-Waxler, Carolyn – Developmental Psychology, 1996
Introduces this special theme issue examining the roles of socialization, biology, and culture as they affect adaptive and maladaptive developmental outcomes. Problems of adolescence addressed include antisocial behavior, depressive symptoms, substance abuse, low achievement, and eating problems. Considers factors implicated in successful…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons