Card, N. A. (2013). Peer aggression. Research Brief prepared for the U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved from: www.MilitaryREACH.org
Abstract Created by REACH
Aggression is any behavior intended to harm another individual10. This brief specifically focuses on
childhood aggression directed toward peers, i.e., children of similar ages (excluding aggression toward
adults, siblings, or animals). This type of aggression is often referred to as bullying within the popular
media, and has been connected to negative outcomes for youth, including peer rejection, academic
difficulties, and behavior problems6. This brief provides an overview of the research regarding the
outcomes for aggressive children, risk factors for childhood aggression, and the various types of
aggression.
Research summaries convey terminology used by the scientists who authored the original research article; some terminology may not align with the federal government's mandated language for certain constructs.
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