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  1. 21. Concurrent anxiety symptoms in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms related toadolescent delinquency, aggression and commitment of violent acts

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Jens Biteus; Michaela Tuiskunen; [2017]
    Keywords : ADHD; anxiety; concurrent; adolescent; delinquency; aggression; commitment of violent acts;

    Abstract : The current study aimed to examine subgroups with different levels of attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder-symptoms and anxiety symptoms and how these differedregarding involvement in delinquent behavior, aggression and commitment of violent acts.We hypothesized that four subgroups would be identified, and the subgroup with high levelsof both ADHD and anxiety symptoms would report equal levels on total delinquency asadolescents with ADHD only and that it would be mostly common among adolescent boyswith ADHD to have concurrent anxiety symptoms. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Negative Consequences of Alcohol Intoxication andits Relation to Impulsivity and Gender Differences

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Filip Källström; [2017]
    Keywords : adolescents; alcohol-related consequences; impulsivity; gender;

    Abstract : Consuming alcohol may lead to negative consequences, such as aggression, violence or drunkdriving. However, not all adolescents who consume alcohol engage in negative behaviors.The purpose of this study was to examine the role of gender and impulsivity as risk factors forengagement in negative conducts after alcohol intoxication. READ MORE

  4. 23. The role of impulsivity, emotion regulation, parental monitoring and parental warmth on risky drunken behaviors among adolescents

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Josephine Gustavsson; Anna Stångberg; [2017]
    Keywords : adolescence; impulsivity; emotion regulation; parental monitoring; parental warmth; risky behaviors; risky drunken behaviors;

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  5. 24. Motor self-regulation and self-control : a comparison of male and female impulsivity in Gallus gallus domesticus

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Larri Mohell Malinen; [2016]
    Keywords : Impulsivity; personality; motor self-regulation; self-control; male; female; gallus;

    Abstract : Personality is a topic that has been researched for a long time, however studies on non-human animals has only recently gained increased attention. In humans, impulsivity is a personality trait correlated with a wide variety of disorders. READ MORE

  6. 25. ETHNIC HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE : The Role of Ethnic Harassment on Violent Behavior Among Immigrant Youths

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Mailn Pettersson; [2014]
    Keywords : Ethnic harassment; immigrants; violence; ethnic identification; anger regulation;

    Abstract : The present study aimed to: (1) examine whether experiencing ethnic harassment was related to violent behaviors among immigrant youths (2) identify the conditions that elevate ethnically harassed youth’s engagement in violent behaviors. Specifically, current study examined the moderating roles of youth’s ethnic identification, anger regulation, and impulsivity on the association between ethnic harassment and violent behaviors. READ MORE