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Core competencies and the prevention of youth violence

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: We discuss how the five core competencies for healthy adjustment in adolescence (a positive sense of self, self-control, decision-making skills, a moral system of belief, and prosocial connectedness) are represented in theories of aggression and youth violence. We then discuss research supporting the relation between these core competencies and aggressive and violent behavior in childhood and adolescence. Finally, we address the degree to which these core competencies have been included and systematically evaluated within school-based prevention programs, and we end with suggestions for future directions.

Source: New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development

DOI: 10.1002/cd.227

Authors: Terri N. Sullivan, Albert D. Farrell, Amie F. Bettencourt, Sarah W. Helms

Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Language: English

Topic: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2079736715

FWCI: 2.167

Cites: 76

Cited by: 27

Related to: 10