The Origins and Development of Problem Behavior Theory

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This book is the first in a series that chronicles the evolution of Problem Behavior Theory, detailing its development from a focus on deviant behavior and alcohol abuse in a tri-ethnic community to its current status as a comprehensive framework for understanding risky behavior in youth and young adults. It examines the theory's expansion to encompass psychosocial development, risk and protective factors, and health behavior within the broader societal context. Presently, Problem Behavior Theory serves as an interdisciplinary approach to investigating personal and societal influences on both normative and problematic behaviors. Chapters emphasize the theory's significant contributions to social science and its potential to guide evidence-based interventions and prevention programs for youth. Key topics include the Tri-Ethnic Community Study, the Socialization of Problem Behavior in Youth Study, the Young Adult Follow-up Study, the problem behavior syndrome, the cross-national applicability of the theory, and its relationship with adolescent pro-social behavior. This resource is essential for researchers, clinicians, and graduate students in social and developmental psychology, criminology, public health, social work, and related fields.