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Impacts of Psychopathic Traits Dimensions on the Development of Indirect Aggression from Childhood to Adolescence
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Boutin, Stéphanie; Bégin, Vincent; Déry, Michèle – Developmental Psychology, 2023
Children who show elevated levels of indirect aggression (IA) from childhood to adolescence are at increased risks of experiencing detrimental outcomes. Some studies suggest that psychopathic traits could act as a predisposing vulnerability in the development of IA, but the contributions of all three dimensions of psychopathic traits in explaining…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Children, Adolescents, Psychopathology
The Big Three Perfectionism Scale: Validation of the Polish Version
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Konrad Piotrowski; Aleksandra Nowicka; Kamil Janowicz; Martin M. Smith – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2024
The Big Three Perfectionism Scale (BTPS) was created to integrate different aspects of perfectionism, including the newly conceptualized concept of narcissistic perfectionism. The goal of our two studies (N = 1341) was to examine the psychometric properties of the Polish adaptation of the BTPS, supporting the validity and portability of the…
Descriptors: Personality Measures, Foreign Countries, Personality Problems, Parent Child Relationship
'My Life Felt Like a Cage without an Exit' -- Narratives of Childhood under the Abuse of a Narcissistic Mother
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Määttä, Marju; Uusiautti, Satu – Early Child Development and Care, 2020
This research focused on narcissistic homes as described by adult daughters of narcissistic mothers. The definition of narcissism reveals the problematic behaviours of narcissists (e.g. blaming, manipulation, nullification, and self-sufficiency to hide one's own low self-esteem). How do these affect upbringing? How do children of narcissistic…
Descriptors: Personality Problems, Adults, Daughters, Mothers
An Exploratory Study of Aggression in School-Age Children: Underlying Factors and Implications for Treatment
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Priddis, Lynn E.; Landy, Sarah; Moroney, Darren; Kane, Robert – Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 2014
Aggressive behaviour in school-aged children presents a significant challenge for society. If not managed, it can result in adverse academic, social, emotional, and behavioural outcomes for the child. In addition, it can create stress for families and become a significant burden for the community as these children reach adolescence and adulthood,…
Descriptors: Aggression, Therapy, Predictor Variables, Foreign Countries
Basic Skills, Early Problematic Behaviour and Social Maladjustment.
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Torestad, Bertil; Magnusson, David – Educational Studies, 1996
Analyzes a broad range of data examining the relationship among basic skill development, behavior problems, and later negative social development. Results strongly corroborate assumptions that low levels of basic skills at an early age are not per se a precursor of later maladjustment. Includes statistical data and tables. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Basic Skills, Behavior Disorders
Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Childhood Experiences as Causes of Criminal Behaviour, Senate of Canada, Third Session, Thirtieth Parliament, 1977. Issue No. 1.
Senate Committee of Canada (Ontario). Standing Senate Committee on Health, Welfare and Science. – 1977
Experiences in prenatal life and early childhood that may cause personality disorders or criminal behavior in later life are examined in these proceedings of the Subcommittee on Childhood Experiences as Causes of Criminal Behavior of the Standing Committee on Health, Welfare and Science. This issue, the first in a series of 19 hearings dating from…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Antisocial Behavior, Child Development, Delinquent Behavior