NCJ Number
236940
Journal
Aggression and Violent Behavior Volume: 16 Issue: 6 Dated: November/December 2011 Pages: 503-511
Date Published
December 2011
Length
9 pages
Annotation
This article examines research providing a review of similarities and differences in development and expression of conduct disorder across gender.
Abstract
Research on conduct disorder has historically used primarily male samples. More recently, researchers have made an effort to include female participants. This article examines research published between the years of 2000 and 2011, providing a review of similarities and differences in development and expression of conduct disorder across gender. Many contextual variables, such as negative parenting and impoverished environment, appear to serve as risk factors for both males and females. Girls with conduct disorder differ from boys in associations with internalizing disorders and temperamental variables. Implications for theory and treatment are discussed. Methodological issues and potential ways to improve upon the current body of literature are addressed. (Published Abstract)