Abundant studies have explored the relations among deviant peer affiliation, self-control,
and aggression without separating within-person from between-person effects. Moreover, it …

Introduction This study examined the degree to which peers can serve as a protective factor
to mitigate the negative effects of exposure to violence (ie, victimization, witnessing violence) …

The impact of violent video game exposure (VVGE) on aggressive behaviors has been
extensively explored, but still remains controversial. Although some studies have shown …

Previous research has shown a strong link between deviant peer affiliation (DPA) and
externalizing problems (EXT) among children and adolescents. Little is known about how …

Students who are more liked by their teachers tend to be included by their peers and to
perform successfully at school. Yet, very little is known whether peer inclusion can mediate …

Although there is empirical evidence supporting associations between exposure to violence
and engaging in physically aggressive behavior during adolescence, there is limited …

Objective: Although prior research has demonstrated that peers influence both physical
aggression and exposure to violence during adolescence, few studies have investigated the …

Although teacher–student relationship has been shown to be associated with bullying
perpetration, little is known about the mediating and moderating mechanisms underlying this …

Play is the engagement of activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for any set
purpose. It is an expected, normal process in children. Moreover, play creates opportunities …

Problem Although physical restraint practices and psychotropic/sedative pro re neta (PRN,
as needed) medications have been commonly used for managing inpatient aggression, little …