Psychology & Psychiatry
Persistence is learned from fathers, study shows
When the going gets tough, the tough ought to thank their fathers.
Jun 15, 2012
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News tagged with delinquency
Genetics
Are you genetically predisposed to antisocial behavior?
Both positive and negative experiences influence how genetic variants affect the brain and thereby behaviour, according to a new study. "Evidence is accumulating to show that the effects of variants of many genes that are ...
Dec 15, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Manipulative behaviour could be link between emotional intelligence and delinquency in young women
New research conducted by Plymouth University shows that young women with high emotional intelligence (EI) are more likely to use manipulative behaviours, resulting in a greater engagement in delinquency.
Feb 16, 2016
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Health
Romantic sexual relationships deter teenage delinquency, new study shows
Sexually active teens in committed, romantic relationships are less likely to engage in delinquent behavior than teens who have casual sex, according to new research from psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin.
Aug 18, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mother-son ties change over time, influence teen boys' behavior
Relationships between mothers and their sons change during childhood and adolescence. However, not all relationships change in the same way, and how the relationships change may affect boys' behavior when they become teens.
Aug 30, 2011
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Pediatrics
Family structure associated with delinquency for adolescents
Adolescents living in single-father, single-mother, father-stepmother and mother-stepfather families report more delinquency than those living with both their parents, according to a new study published this week in the open-access ...
Apr 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Seeing happiness in ambiguous facial expressions reduces aggressive behaviour, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Encouraging young people at high-risk of criminal offending and delinquency to see happiness rather than anger in facial expressions results in a decrease in their levels of anger and aggression, new research ...
Mar 27, 2013
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Health
Researchers link sleep deprivation with criminal behavior
Lack of sleep can contribute to delinquent behavior by adolescents, according to an FIU study published earlier this month.
Nov 22, 2013
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Addiction
Abnormal stress response seen in toddlers exposed to meth in womb
Some 2-year-olds whose moms used methamphetamine during pregnancy may have an abnormal response to stressful situations, according to a study in the May issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Mar 20, 2013
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Health
Community effort brings lasting drop in smoking, delinquency, drug use
Delaying the age when kids try alcohol or smoking decreases the likelihood that they will become dependent later in life. Effective interventions exist, but community disagreements about which programs to try can stymie decisions.
Oct 3, 2011
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