Clusters of problem behaviors in adolescents.

摘要: This study was designed to examine clusters of problem behaviors in a sample from the National Longitudinal Study Adolescent Health at two time points. The technique employed person-oriented approach, cluster analysis. Three were identified, normal cluster, and deviant cluster. tested for stability their relationships demographic variables gender, race, age, socioeconomic status. mean values most higher than those lower Selling drugs weapon use distinguished other two. Different interventions probably will be required address needs each different clusters.