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Anger and aggression

Authors: Richard E. Tremblay

Editors: Marshall M. Haith and Janette B. Benson

Overview

Abstract (English)

This article summarizes the present state of knowledge on the development of anger and aggression during early childhood. Two approaches are taken: (1) a historical approach to place present knowledge in the context of knowledge since the Greek and Roman philosophers deliberated about it and (2) an intergenerational approach to show the role of early childhood development of anger and aggression with reference to future development of the individual, and past development of his parents. The developmental associations between anger and aggression are highlighted, and chronic problems of anger and aggression are discussed with reference to risk factors, outcomes, and prevention.

Abstract (French)

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Details

TypeBook chapter
Author Richard E. Tremblay
Editor Marshall M. Haith and Janette B. Benson
Publication Year 2008
Book Title Encyclopedia of infant and early childhood development
Chapter Title Anger and aggression
Pages 62-74
Publication Language English
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Subjects

Children and youthHealth

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Data Used

National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth

Longitudinal, Survey (1994 to 2009)

NLSCY

Research Data Centre(s)

QICSS (Montréal)

MTL