Adolescent Violence: With Whom They Fight and Where

Citation

Franke, T. M.; Huynh-Hohnbaum, A. L. T.; & Chung, Y. (2002). Adolescent Violence: With Whom They Fight and Where. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. vol. 11 ((3-4)) pp. 133-158

Abstract

While adolescent violence is a significant societal concern, there has been limited research as to the context of the fighting. In other words, where do adolescents fight the most? With whom are they most likely to fight? Understanding the patterns of adolescent fighting will allow for a more comprehensive grasp of the problem. The data for the present analysis are drawn from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) (Wave1), and are from the adolescent and matching parent in-home assessment and include only those adolescents who report being in a physical fight (n = 10,450). Adolescents report fighting most often at school and with a friend or someone they know. Differences in terms of sociodemographic variables (e.g., age, ethnicity, gender, parent education level) and family, school, and community attachment are discussed.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1300%2FJ051v11n03_01

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Author(s)

Franke, T. M.
Huynh-Hohnbaum, A. L. T.
Chung, Y.

Year Published

2002

Volume Number

11

Issue Number

(3-4)

Pages

133-158

ISSN/ISBN

1531-3204

DOI

10.1300/J051v11n03_01

Reference ID

166