CRIM 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Leaving Group, Social Rejection, Relational Aggression
15 Sep 2016
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Developmental pathway - characteristics often identified at very early age. Along each path, some children exposed to more risk factors than others. Developmental perspective - views life course of humans as following pathway. Protective factors, characteristics, experience may shield children from antisocial behavior. Refers to situation in which basic resources to maintain average standard of living lacking. Typically includes absence of sufficient income to meet basic necessities. Exact nature of relationship between poverty & violence not well understood. Children"s peer relations make unique & essential contributions to each child"s social & emotional development. One of strongest predictors of later involvement in antisocial behavior is early rejection by peers. Social rejection by peers while young - presents powerful risk factor for delinquency in adolescence & antisocial behavior throughout life. Aggressive behavior appears to be prominent reason for rejection by peers. Aggressive children more likely than nonaggressive children to be rejected by peers. Children are not always rejected because they are aggressive.
