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Title: | Delinquency and problem behavior intention among early adolescents in Hong Kong : profiles and psychosocial correlates | Authors: | Shek, DTL Ma, CMS Tang, CYP |
Issue Date: | May-2012 | Source: | International journal on disability and human development, May 2012, v. 11, no. 2, p. 151-158 | Abstract: | Delinquency and problem behavior intention were examined in 3328 secondary one students in Hong Kong. Over 60% of the respondents had cheated and spoken foul language over the past year, but majority had never engaged in other problem behaviors, such as sexual intercourse, staying outside their home overnight, gang fighting, and truancy. A significant proportion of the respondents would attempt to engage in delinquent behaviors in the coming 2 years, including drinking alcohol and gambling. Males reported higher levels of delinquency and problem behavior intention than did females. Higher family functioning, academic competence, pro social attributes, and general positive youth development predicted a lower likelihood of delinquency and problem behavior intention. These results shed light on the importance of early intervention work at individual, school, and family levels. | Keywords: | Behavioral intention to engage in problem behavior Chinese adolescents Delinquency Risk behavior |
Publisher: | Walter de Gruyter GmbH | Journal: | International journal on disability and human development | ISSN: | 2191-1231 | EISSN: | 2191-0367 | DOI: | 10.1515/ijdhd-2012-0017 | Rights: | © 2012 by Walter de Gruyter • Berlin • Boston. The final publication is available at www.degruyter.com, the open URL of the article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijdhd-2012-0017 |
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