Development and Prevention of Bahaviour Problems. From Genes to Social Policy

Aken, M.A.G. van/Koops, W./Tremblay, R.E.

ISBN 10: 1848720076 / ISBN 13: 9781848720077

Published by New York, Psychology Press 2009, 2009

About this Item

266 p. Hardcover, in good condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Development and Prevention of Bahaviour Problems. From Genes to Social Policy
• Publisher: New York, Psychology Press 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848720076
• ISBN 13: 9781848720077
• Binding: Hardcover

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Synopsis

This book brings together world leading researchers from diverse fields to explore the potential causes of the development of behaviour problems. The book presents theories that hope to influence public health, education and social policy in the prevention of the costly social troubles that behaviour problems can cause.

Featuring contributions from researchers whose backgrounds range from the social and behavioural sciences to economics, the varied chapters assesses the potential role of gene–environment interactions, biological factors and gender differences in the development of behaviour problems. The book includes a review of studies that attempt to understand why antisocial behaviour is concentrated within families, and concludes with three chapters that link developmental research directly with policy issues. It provides a framework for students, scientists, educators and care givers to understand where frontier research on behaviour problems is going and how it can be applied in the social, educational and health services.

This collection will interest all students of psychology and the behavioural sciences as well as those with an interest in public policy, sociology, abnormal psychology, psychopathology and personality disorders.

About the Author

Richard E. Tremblay is Professor of Child Development at the University of Montréal and at University College Dublin.

Marcel A. G. van Aken is full professor and chair of the Department of Developmental Psychology at Utrecht University.

Willem Koops is distinguished professor in Foundations and History of Developmental Psychology and Education at Utrecht University