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Early onset risk factors for antisocial behaviours in primary school children in Singapore
Author
Ng, Michelle Lay Hong
Supervisor
Huan, Vivien Swee Leng
Abstract
Conduct problems in children and young people can be a huge burden for the society, implicating the child/ young person and those around him/ her, causing distress to the family, school, and involving the criminal justice system. Currently, in Singapore, our approach to conduct disorder is still very much reactive rather than pre-emptive. Given our limited resources, it is prudent to identify early risk factors associated with antisocial behaviours so that we can arrest the problems earlier with policy shifts and community interventions. This study also seeks to identify gender differences, if any. Using a survey questionnaire, this study examined the correlations of four broad factors, parent-child relationship, peer pressure, gender, and thrill-seeking behaviours with antisocial behaviours in 318 children, age 9 to 12 years old. The findings suggested that attention should be placed on parent-child relationship and the potential influence of positive peer pressure in preventing and intervening antisocial behaviours. Implications of the findings and recommendations for future directions were discussed.
Date Issued
2017
Call Number
RJ506.C65 Ng
Date Submitted
2017