In the course of this paper we will deal with adolescent aggression. At the outset, the manner in which teenagers deal with their anger will be discussed. The progression from feelings of anger to displays of anger and aggression will be covered. We highlight the causes of adolescent anger, included here are triggers of aggression and the signs for parents to be aware of.
Risk factors for aggressive behaviour among teenagers are outlined and the parallel between male and female displays of aggression are discussed. The manifestation of aggression has differences for boys and girls and concepts such as physical and verbal aggression are covered. The presence of both direct and passive aggression with relevance to sex differences is important to the content of this paper.
The potential for the development of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder are also covered. Guidelines for parents with children who manifest aggressive behaviour will conclude the paper.
Aggression is a serious problem
Aggressive behaviour of teenagers takes a number of forms; these include but are not limited to physical aggression, verbal aggression and indirect aggression. Physical aggression includes actions such as hitting, pushing, kicking, punching and hair-pulling but often escalates into stabbings, shootings and rape. Verbal aggression in contrast, includes intimidating type actions, threatening peers, displays of teasing, name-calling and taunting. The intention to harm another person constitutes aggression, but aggressive behaviour is often not as direct – indirect aggression is equally as harmful and includes actions such as the creation of rumours, gossiping about a peer and the deliberate exclusion of a peer from a group setting or the encouraging of exclusive behaviour among teens.
The display of aggression is fairly common among younger children but becomes more dangerous as the child moves into his teenage years and young adulthood.
Statistics from research conducted with teenagers, indicates that around twenty percent of teenagers had been bullied during the past year. Up to thirty-three percent indicated that they had been involved in a physical fight and shockingly, thirty-two percent of females and forty percent of males had been involved in a serious violent act such as aggravated assault, robbery and even rape by the age of seventeen...
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Aggression is a serious problem
- Causes of anger in children
- Warning Signs of teenage aggression
- Risk Factors
- Do boys and girls aggress in the same way?
- Disruptive Disorders
- The interrelatedness of ODD and CD
- Possible causes
- Issues of Mental and Medical Health
- The Medical Issues
- Emotional and Mental Issues
- Cognitive Issues
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Demographics and Prevalence
- Co-morbidity
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Mood Disorders
- Conduct Disorder
- ODD Symptoms
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treatment
- Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Demographics and Prevalence
- Co-morbidity
- Conduct Disorder's Symptoms
- Conduct Disorder diagnosis
- Conduct Disorder treatment
- Therapy
- Medication
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore adolescent aggression, examining its causes, manifestations, and potential links to disorders like Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD). It seeks to provide insight into the differences in aggression between genders and offer guidance for parents dealing with aggressive children.
- The nature and forms of adolescent aggression
- The causes and triggers of anger and aggression in adolescents
- Gender differences in the expression of aggression
- The relationship between aggression and disruptive disorders (ODD and CD)
- Risk factors associated with aggressive behavior in teenagers
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the paper by defining adolescent aggression, outlining its various forms (physical, verbal, indirect), and highlighting its increasing prevalence and severity during teenage years. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the causes of adolescent anger and aggression, especially considering the high statistics of bullying, physical fights, and serious violent acts among teenagers. The chapter introduces the key questions the paper will address, focusing on the transition from anger to aggression, risk factors, gender differences, and the potential development of ODD and CD.
Aggression is a serious problem: This chapter delves into the different forms of adolescent aggression, detailing examples of physical aggression (hitting, kicking, even serious violence), verbal aggression (intimidation, threats, teasing), and indirect aggression (rumors, exclusion). It uses statistics to illustrate the prevalence of aggressive behavior among teenagers, highlighting the alarming rates of bullying and involvement in violent acts. The chapter emphasizes that while aggression is common in younger children, it becomes significantly more dangerous during adolescence, indicating a need for understanding its causes and development.
Causes of anger in children: This section explores the multifaceted reasons behind adolescent anger. It suggests that while younger children may experience anger due to feeling misunderstood or unfairly treated, adolescent anger is more complex due to hormonal changes, social and emotional challenges, and the difficulties of navigating the transition to adulthood. The chapter touches upon the impact of low self-esteem, attention-seeking behavior, and feelings of criticism from peers and the world around them as contributors to aggression. It concludes by emphasizing that aggressive displays, while common, are not a "normal" aspect of adolescence.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Adolescent aggression, anger, risk factors, gender differences, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), physical aggression, verbal aggression, indirect aggression, bullying, violence, mental health, emotional issues, cognitive issues.
Frequently Asked Questions: Adolescent Aggression, ODD, and CD
What is the main focus of this document?
This document comprehensively explores adolescent aggression, examining its causes, manifestations, and links to Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD). It analyzes gender differences in aggression and offers insights for parents dealing with aggressive children.
What topics are covered in the Table of Contents?
The table of contents covers an introduction to adolescent aggression, the seriousness of the problem, causes of anger in children, warning signs of teenage aggression, risk factors, gender differences in aggression, disruptive disorders (ODD and CD including their causes and interrelatedness), mental and medical health issues related to aggression, detailed information on ODD (including demographics, co-morbidity, and treatment), ADHD, mood disorders, and Conduct Disorder (including demographics, co-morbidity, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options such as therapy and medication).
What are the key objectives and themes explored?
The key objectives are to understand the nature and forms of adolescent aggression, its causes and triggers, gender differences in its expression, the relationship between aggression and ODD/CD, and associated risk factors. The themes revolve around the multifaceted nature of adolescent aggression, the transition from anger to aggression, and the crucial role of understanding this behavior for effective intervention.
What are the chapter summaries about?
The chapter summaries provide an overview of each section. The introduction defines adolescent aggression and highlights its increasing prevalence. The section on the seriousness of the problem details the various forms of aggression and their alarming statistics. The section on the causes of anger in children explores the complex reasons behind adolescent anger, considering hormonal changes, social challenges, and self-esteem issues.
What are the key terms and keywords used throughout the document?
Key terms include adolescent aggression, anger, risk factors, gender differences, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), physical aggression, verbal aggression, indirect aggression, bullying, violence, mental health, emotional issues, and cognitive issues.
What types of aggression are discussed?
The document discusses physical aggression (hitting, kicking, violence), verbal aggression (intimidation, threats, teasing), and indirect aggression (rumors, exclusion).
What is the relationship between aggression and ODD/CD?
The document explores the potential links between adolescent aggression and disruptive disorders like ODD and CD, examining how aggression can manifest as a symptom or contributing factor to these conditions.
Are there gender differences in aggression?
Yes, the document investigates whether boys and girls aggress in the same way, acknowledging potential gender differences in the expression and manifestation of aggressive behaviors.
What are some risk factors associated with adolescent aggression?
While not explicitly listed, the document implies risk factors such as hormonal changes, social and emotional challenges, low self-esteem, attention-seeking behavior, and negative peer influences.
What are the treatment options mentioned for ODD and CD?
Treatment options for ODD and CD include therapy and medication.
- Quote paper
- Gary Elliott (Author), 2013, Criminal Psychology: Adolescent Aggression, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/275081