Family dysfunction as a risk factor in the development of antisocial behavior.
Many studies have indicated a positive correlation between family dysfunction and subsequent cognitive and behavioral problems in offspring. The purpose of this study was to compare the family histories of 118 inmates with those of 45 college students and to document differential patterns. The possible social implications of the data are discussed as well as directions for further research.
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Millbrook Correctional Centre, Ontario, Canada.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D016241:Child of Impaired Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D010553:Personality Development; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors