Biosocial models of adolescent problem behavior: extension to panel design.
We extended the biosocial model of problem behavior tested by Udry (1990) to a panel design, following a sample of over one hundred boys in adolescence for three years. We found the expected results for sociological variables, but weaker effects for testosterone than Udry found on cross-sectional data. Using panel models with lagged hormone effects, we identified relationships between Time-1 testosterone and problem behavior one year or more later. The relationship between testosterone and problem behavior was not present for subsequent measures of testosterone, either in cross-section or with time-lagged models. Therefore we cannot interpret the results as showing testosterone effects on problem behavior. Rather it appears that testosterone level in early adolescence is a marker for a more general growth trajectory of early development.
Drigotas
S M
SM
Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599.
Udry
J R
JR
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012016:Reference Values; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000097:blood*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood*
D013739:Testosterone