Assessment of Constructs Related to Childhood Aggression

This study provides empirical support for the comprehensive theoretical model of aggression proposed by Meloy (2001) by examining characteristics of children who have a longstanding history of aggression across home and educational settings. The theoretical model first proposed by Meloy (2001) found attachment, anxiety, and attention difficulties in adults who evidenced severe aggression problems. The current study clarified how the adult model applies to children. That is, this study examined how attachment, anxiety, and attention are related to the overall functioning of children requiring treatment for aggression. Results are discussed in terms of child development issues, treatment selection, and intervention considerations.

Name thesis:degree_name

EdD

Level thesis:degree_level

Immediate Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program for Education Leaders (IDPEL)

Year dc:date.available

2004

Author dc:creator

• McLaughlin, Susan B.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Tammy L. Hughes
• James E. Henderson
• Wendy Barnard

• assessment
• attachment problems
• attention problems
• childhood aggression
• inadequate anxiety

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/912

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dsc.duq.edu:etd-1928