Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, and Violence among Girls: A Developmental Perspective (The Duke Series in Child Development and Public Policy)

From leading authorities, this book traces the development of female aggression and violence from early childhood through adulthood. Cutting-edge theoretical perspectives are interwoven with longitudinal data that elucidate the trajectories of aggressive girls' relationships with peers, with later romantic partners, and with their own children. Key issues addressed include the predictors of social and physical aggression at different points in the lifespan, connections between being a victim and a perpetrator, and the interplay of biological and sociocultural processes in shaping aggression in girls. Concluding commentaries address intervention, prevention, juvenile justice, and related research and policy initiatives. Until Quite Recently, Little Attention Was Devoted To Investigating Female Aggression And Antisocial Behavior, And The Few Studies That Were Conducted Largely Remained Isolated Efforts. This Volume Fills A Crucial Gap By Synthesizing The Growing Body Of Knowledge On The Development Of Aggression And Violence In Girls, From Early Childhood Through Later Romantic Relationships, Parenting, And Effects On The Next Generation. Leading Authorities From A Variety Of Disciplines Not Only Provide A Deeper Understanding Of Why, How, And What Happens When Girls Become Perpetrators Of Aggression, But Also Point The Way Toward Promising Directions For Prevention And Treatment. Comprehensive And Up To Date, This Is An Essential Resource For Anyone Working With Or Studying Girls And Young Women At Risk. Shedding Light On A Vital Subject That Has Long Been Neglected, This Authoritative Volume Will Appeal To A Broad Audience Of Scholars, Professionals, And Students In Developmental Psychology, Clinical And School Psychology, Public Policy, Education, And Related Fields. It Serves As A Uniquely Informative Text For Graduate-level Courses.--jacket. 1. Aggression In The Context Of Gender Development / Eleanor E. Maccoby -- 2. Biology-behavior Integration And Antisocial Behavior In Girls / Elizabeth J. Susman And Kathleen Pajer -- 3. All Things Interpersonal : Socialization And Female Aggression / Carolyn Zahn-waxler And Nicole Polanichka -- 4. Relational Aggression In Early Childhood : You Can’t Come To My Birthday Party Unless ... / Nicki R. Crick, Jamie M. Ostrov, Karen Appleyard, Elizabeth A. Jansen And Juan F. Casas -- 5. Girls Who Bully : A Developmental And Relational Perspective / Debra Pepler, Wendy Craig, Amy Yuile And Jennifer Connolly -- 6. A Behavioral Analysis Of Girls’ Aggression And Victimization / Martha Putallaz, Janis B. Kupersmidt, John D. Coie, Kate Mcknight And Christina L. Grimes -- 7. Early Disruptive Behaviors Associated With Emerging Antisocial Behavior Among Girls / Karen L. Bierman, Carole Bruschi, Celene Domitrovich, Grace Yan Fang And Shari Miller-johnson / The Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group -- 8. Aggression And Antisocial Behavior In Sexually Abused Females / Penelope K. Trickett And Elana B. Gordis -- 9. A Long-term Follow-up Of Serious Adolescent Female Offenders / Peggy C. Giordano, Stephen A. Cernkovich And Allen R. Lowery -- 10. Trends In Delinquent Girls’ Aggression And Violent Behavior : A Review Of The Evidence / Meda Chesney-lind And Joanne Belknap -- 11. Women’s Involvement In Aggression In Young Adult Romantic Relationships : A Developmental Systems Model / Deborah M. Capaldi, Hyoun K. Kim And Joann Wu Shortt -- 12. Parenting As An Important Outcome Of Conduct Disorder In Girls / Mark Zoccolillo, Daniel Paquette, Rima Azar, Sylvana Cote And Richard Tremblay -- 13. When Aggressive Girls Become Mothers : Problems In Parenting, Health, And Development Accross Two Generations / Lisa A. Serbin, Dale M. Stack, Natacha De Genna, Naomi Grunzeweig, Caroline E. Temcheff, Alex E. Schwartzman And Jane Ledingham -- Commentary 1 : Future Directions And Priorities For Prevention And Intervention / Marion K. Underwood And John D. Coie -- Commentary 2 : Public Policy And The Discovery Of Girls’ Aggressive Behavior / Kenneth A. Dodge. Edited By Martha Putallaz, Karen L. Bierman ; Foreword By John B. Reid. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This chapter begins with an overview of the role that gender plays in the development of social behavior and social relationships as children grow from infancy to adulthood.