| A review of the evidence on the relationship between gender and adolescents’ involvement in violent behaviour. |
| Summary: Reviews literature published between 1990 and 2011 relating to adolescents’violent behaviour. Examines risk and protective factors associated with gender. Finds that although literature shows a relationship between gender and violent behaviour, with male adolescents more likely to be violent than their female peers, the link is mediated by other factors. Identifies community group as a key mediating factor. Suggests that longitudinal research into target communities should be undertaken before devising new prevention strategies. |
| Publication details: Aggression and Violent Behavior (Vol.17, Iss.4) July/August 2012 pp 297-310 |
| Authors: Baxendale, Sarah; Cross, Donna; Johnston, Robyn |
