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 | Eric LacourseDepartment of Sociology, Université de Montréal Verified email at umontreal.ca Cited by 5412 |
Trajectories of prosocial behavior and physical aggression in middle childhood: Links to adolescent school dropout and physical violence
Trajectories of prosocial behavior and physical aggression between 6 and 12 years of age
were identified for a sample (N=1,025) of males. The trajectories were then used to predict …
were identified for a sample (N=1,025) of males. The trajectories were then used to predict …
Prevalence of prescribed attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder medications and diagnosis among Canadian preschoolers and school-age children: 1994–2007
MC Brault, É Lacourse - The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: To describe trends in the prevalence of prescribed attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) medication by Canadian preschoolers and school-age children and to …
disorder (ADHD) medication by Canadian preschoolers and school-age children and to …
Developmental trajectories of boys' delinquent group membership and facilitation of violent behaviors during adolescence
Being part of a delinquent group has been shown to facilitate the expression of an individual's
own delinquent propensities. However, this facilitation effect has not been investigated …
own delinquent propensities. However, this facilitation effect has not been investigated …
Developmental trajectories of conduct problems and hyperactivity from ages 2 to 10
Background: Conduct problems (CP) and hyperactivity/attention problems (HAP) are thought
to covary with regularity, yet few studies have examined their co‐occurrence or risk factors …
to covary with regularity, yet few studies have examined their co‐occurrence or risk factors …
Impact and clinical significance of a preventive intervention for disruptive boys: 15-year follow-up
BackgroundMany intervention programmes have attempted to reduce disruptive behaviour
problems during early childhood to prevent maladjustment during adolescence and …
problems during early childhood to prevent maladjustment during adolescence and …
Affiliation to youth gangs during adolescence: The interaction between childhood psychopathic tendencies and neighborhood disadvantage
Because youth gangs tend to cluster in disadvantaged neighborhoods, adolescents living in
such neighborhoods are more likely to encounter opportunities to join youth gangs. …
such neighborhoods are more likely to encounter opportunities to join youth gangs. …
Developmental trajectories of male physical violence and theft: relations to neurocognitive performance
Context Neurocognitive mechanisms have long been hypothesized to influence developmental
trajectories of antisocial behavior. However, studies examining this association tend to …
trajectories of antisocial behavior. However, studies examining this association tend to …
A longitudinal–experimental approach to testing theories of antisocial behavior development
A longitudinal study with a nested preventive intervention was used to test five hypotheses
generated from developmental theories of antisocial behavior. The longitudinal study …
generated from developmental theories of antisocial behavior. The longitudinal study …
Heavy metal music and adolescent suicidal risk
E Lacourse, M Claes, M Villeneuve - Journal of youth and adolescence, 2001 - Springer
This study probes the differentiating characteristics (family relationships, social–psychological
attitudes, drug use, and suicidal risk) of youth who prefer heavy metal (HM) music, worship …
attitudes, drug use, and suicidal risk) of youth who prefer heavy metal (HM) music, worship …
Development of male proactive and reactive physical aggression during adolescence
Background: Different developmental courses have been postulated for proactive and reactive
aggression. Objective: Investigated the developmental course of proactive and reactive …
aggression. Objective: Investigated the developmental course of proactive and reactive …