For some individuals, adolescence marks the beginning of lifelong externalizing problems including antisocial behavior. For others, it is a brief phase of experimentation. It is extremely difficult to predict which adolescents will continue these behaviors into adulthood. Based on what we’ve learned these past weeks, which factors do you think are the most important in determining which adolescents present higher risk? What can organizations (i.e., schools, community groups) do to help move these teens onto a normal developmental pathway.
Adolescence-Predicting which adolescents will continue externalizing behaviors into adulthood is challenging. However, early intervention, parenting programs, social skills training, and positive youth development programs can help move these teens onto a normal developmental pathway. By addressing the underlying risk factors and providing supportive environments, organizations can promote positive outcomes for adolescents at risk for externalizing behaviors. There are many factors that can contribute to adolescents presenting higher risk for continuing externalizing problems, including antisocial behavior, into adulthood. Some of the most important factors include……
Adolescence-Predicting which adolescents will continue externalizing behaviors into adulthood is challenging. However, early intervention, parenting programs, social skills training, and positive youth development programs can help move these teens onto a normal developmental pathway. By addressing the underlying risk factors and providing supportive environments, organizations can promote positive outcomes for adolescents at risk for externalizing behaviors. There are many factors that can contribute to adolescents presenting higher risk for continuing externalizing problems, including antisocial behavior, into adulthood. Some of the most important factors include……
Adolescence-Predicting which adolescents will continue externalizing behaviors into adulthood is challenging. However, early intervention, parenting programs, social skills training, and positive youth development programs can help move these teens onto a normal developmental pathway. By addressing the underlying risk factors and providing supportive environments, organizations can promote positive outcomes for adolescents at risk for externalizing behaviors. There are many factors that can contribute to adolescents presenting higher risk for continuing externalizing problems, including antisocial behavior, into adulthood. Some of the most important factors include……
