A model of the characteristics of sexually aggressive men which emphasizes the convergence of several interrelated factors is described. The model explores the role of sexual and power motives underlying rape and other forms of sexual aggression. Also describes a risk analysis which illustrates the potential relevance of the model to clinical…

Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled secondary prevention trials to explore the effects of school-based violence prevention programs on aggressive and violent behavior in children at high risk for violence. Results indicated that such programs produced modest reductions in aggressive and violent behaviors in…

Children growing up in households where aggression, physical abuse and other antisocial acts are the norm often act out in school. Rather than treating these children simply as troublemakers, it is imperative to get to the root of the problem and help them deal with their anger appropriately. (GCP)

Used a genetic design to investigate association between physical aggression and language development in 19-month-old twins. Found a modest but significant correlation between aggression and expressive vocabulary. Substantial heritability was found for physical aggression. Quantitative genetic modeling suggested that the correlation could not be…

Raises conceptual and empirical questions regarding: whether physical aggression is the main individual risk factor for antisocial behavior; the prospect that language impairment is also a risk factor; the meaning of the male preponderance for antisocial behavior; findings on environmentally mediated risk; the role of biosocial interplay; the…

Suggests that the course and malleability of maladaptive behaviors are partly rooted in early aggressive behaviors occurring in poorly managed classrooms. Encourages teacher education training programs incorporate classroom management training. Concludes that the nature and severity of aggressive behaviors in middle school depend on effective…

Explored black adolescent girls' perceptions of self-reported delinquent behaviors. Interviews with 11 black girls from alternative schools for delinquents indicated that all respondents used aggressive behaviors to protect themselves from perceived threats. "Hold off" strategies were used to avoid physical and/or verbal conflicts, and "face down"…

Twenty suggestions are offered to help eliminate bullying behaviors in the school setting. Among suggestions are to include class discussions on bullying; to formulate a no-bullying class rule; provide social skill instruction; reinforce positive behaviors; report bullying; supervise potential bullying situations; provide positive ways to gain…

Provides the annual "Honor List" of the nine best young adult books published in 2001. Notes that many of this year's books were written from the point of view of outsiders. Provides a short summary of each book. (PM)

Studied clinical referrals of two different societies (Jamaica, where Afro-British culture discourages child aggression, and United States, where uncontrolled child behavior appears more accepted) to determine influence of cultural factors in clinical referral patterns. Found significant difference in clinic-referred problems of American and…

Presents findings of research on human violence that encompasses the following topics: (1) types of aggressive behavior; (2) modern warfare; and (3) individuals' warlike attitudes. Explores the research on patriotism and nationalism. Discusses the implications of this research and policy suggestions. (JS)

This study aimed to describe developmental differences in five-, seven-, and nine-year-olds' understanding of displaced aggression and to identify social and cognitive correlates of these differences. Understanding of displaced aggression increased significantly with age. (RH)

Examined attributions and responses of 37 aggressive and 37 nonaggressive third- and fifth-grade boys to ambiguously intended actions of friends and nonfriends. Aggressive subjects attributed more hostile intent than nonaggressive subjects when the objectionable action was directed at them but not when the action was directed at others. (RJC)

Studied etiology of physical aggression toward spouses in couples (N=328) 6 weeks prior to marriage and 6-18 months after marriage. Found men had higher ratings of violent activities outside home but men and women engaged in similar amounts of aggression within their families. Found women more likely to generalize aggression. (Author/CM)

Boys expected less guilt and less parental disapproval for aggression than did girls. When provoked, children expected more tangible rewards, less guilt, and less parental disapproval than when not provoked. (RH)