Risk Factors for Violence

Question 1

individual risk factors

Answer 1

victim of violence
disabilities
early aggressive behavior
substance abuse
low IQ
poor behavioral control
high emotional distress
history of treatment for emotional problems
antisocial
family violence

Question 2

family risk factors

Answer 2

childrearing attitudes
harsh, lax, or inconsistent discipline
low parental involvement
low emotional attachment to parents
low parent education and income
parental substance abuse or criminals
dysfunctional family
poor child supervision

Question 3

peer and social risks

Answer 3

delinquent peers
gangs
no involvement in conventional activities
poor academic performance
low commitment and failure in school