Prevalence of antisocial behaviors in Czech urban youth

  • Blatný M
  • Hrdlička M
  • Sobotková V
  • et al.
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Abstract

Aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of antisocial behaviors in a representative randomized national sample of urban youth in the Czech Republic. The Social and Health Assessment (SAHA), a school survey, was administered to a nationwide sample of 4,980 adolescents in three age cohorts (12, 14, and 16 years) in Prague and 12 regional capitals of the Czech Republic. As the most frequent antisocial behaviors were identified typical (normative) behaviors of this developmental sta ge - all types of conduct problems, physical fighting, damage of public or private property, and shoplifting. However, some findings are alarming. In particular, high prevalence of aggressive behavior and pro blem behavior related to substance use, including selling drugs for money, were found. The findings support the idea that comprehensive, tailored, and gender-specific programmes should be implemented to meet particular needs and that the critical period for implementation of the preventive programmes is early adolescence.

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Blatný, M., Hrdlička, M., Sobotková, V., Jelínek, M., Květon, P., & Vobořil, D. (2006). Prevalence of antisocial behaviors in Czech urban youth. Ceskoslovenska Psychologie, 50(4).

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