The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 6 , Pages 904-908.e3 , December 2009

A Multivariate Analysis of Youth Violence and Aggression: The Influence of Family, Peers, Depression, and Media Violence

  • Christopher J. Ferguson, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Christopher J. Ferguson, Department of Behavioral, Applied Sciences & Criminal Justice. Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX 78045.
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  • Claudia San Miguel, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX
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  • Richard D. Hartley, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas, San Antonio, TX

Received 23 March 2009 ,Revised 27 April 2009 ,Accepted 11 June 2009.

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 The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

PII: S0022-3476(09)00576-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.06.021

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 6 , Pages 904-908.e3 , December 2009