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Core competencies and the prevention of youth violence
Author(s) -
Sullivan Terri N.,
Farrell Albert D.,
Bettencourt Amie F.,
Helms Sarah W.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
new directions for child and adolescent development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.628
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1534-8687
pISSN - 1520-3247
DOI - 10.1002/cd.227
Subject(s) - prosocial behavior , social connectedness , aggression , psychology , developmental psychology , core competency , core (optical fiber) , positive youth development , social psychology , materials science , marketing , business , composite material
We discuss how the five core competencies for healthy adjustment in adolescence (a positive sense of self, self‐control, decision‐making skills, a moral system of belief, and prosocial connectedness) are represented in theories of aggression and youth violence. We then discuss research supporting the relation between these core competencies and aggressive and violent behavior in childhood and adolescence. Finally, we address the degree to which these core competencies have been included and systematically evaluated within school‐based prevention programs, and we end with suggestions for future directions.