Boyhood behaviour problems as precursors of criminality: a fifteen-year follow-up study.

摘要: SUMMARY Material gathered in 1961 as pail of a large scale Sample survey the behaviour school age children has been used to select group boys whose deviated most from that typical other their age. Their subsequent convictions for indictable (major) offences have ascertained over fifteen year period together with those matched control originally exhibiting “normal” behaviour. Findings show deviator be significantly more likely both become offenders and recidivists. Qualitatively, parental reports anti- social behaviour.(stealing, lying, destructiveness wandering home) were shown carry worst prognosis conviction(s) particularly where teachers' supported parents. The practical theoretical implications study are discussed.