Rise in anti-social behaviour by girls over past decade
Summary
Newstalk Breakfast discusses new ESRI research with Professor Eamonn Smith on the causes of teenage antisocial behavior. The segment highlights that factors like socio-emotional difficulties, mental health issues, and adverse childhood experiences are stronger predictors than parental education or social class. While living in disorderly neighborhoods increases risk, the research notes that policing is often targeted at working-class areas, and individual choices remain a significant mitigating factor.
Topics discussed
Introduction to research on teen antisocial behaviour
Key factors: urban living and neighbourhood disorder
Role of socio-emotional difficulties and mental health
Impact of adverse childhood experiences on teens
Distinguishing temporary conduct issues from persistent behaviour
Range of antisocial behaviours from minor to violent
Long-term outcomes for the 5% with increasing behaviour
Debunking the link between social class and behaviour
Non-violent behaviour in fee-paying schools and context
Socioeconomic factors in justice system contact
Policing patterns and visibility of youth behaviour
Defining a disorderly neighbourhood
Listener perspective: environment vs personal choices
Targeting support through early risk factors
Prevalence statistics for common antisocial acts
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