Publications by authors named "Roxanne Bizier-Lacroix"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how individual differences influence adolescents' perceptions of neighborhood disorder, specifically in youth with a history of conduct problems.
- It uses data from 744 participants, focusing on the relationship between childhood conduct issues and perceived neighborhood disorder over time.
- Findings indicate that adolescents with conduct problems tend to view their neighborhoods as more disordered, with delinquent friends and experiences of peer victimization playing a significant mediating role.
Child Psychiatry Hum Dev
December 2019
Article Synopsis
- High rates of comorbidity between oppositional/conduct problems and hyperactivity/attention issues highlight the need to understand how these behaviors relate to peer victimization.
- A longitudinal study in Quebec followed 744 children (average age 8.39) for 6 years, using teacher evaluations to assess experiences of verbal and physical victimization.
- Results indicate that both individual and combined behavior problems increase the risk of victimization, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions for children facing these challenges.
