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How to use this database.

• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

Antisocial Behavior

Your search returns 3 documents

• 1.   Callous-unemotional traits and autistic psychopathy: Comment on Viding, Frick, and Plomin (2007)

  This article discusses an article on callous-unemotional traits and autistic psychopathy

  

  Abstract:

  Comments on an article by Viding, Frick, and Plomin (see record 2007-07475-008) which aimed to investigate the extent to which genetic influences contribute to the overlap between callous-unemotional traits and conduct problems in a large population sample of 7-year-old twins. The current author raises concern about Viding et al's lack of addressing autistic psychopathy on assessment more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  British Journal of Psychiatry, Vol: 191 Page: 265-265 2007
  M. F. Fitzgerald

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• 2.   Self-esteem and its relationship to bullying behaviour

  The aim of this study was to describe the relationship between self concept and bullying behaviour

  

  Abstract:

  The objective of this paper is to elucidate further an understanding of the relationship between self-concept and bullying behaviour. Data from a nationwide study of bullying behaviour carried out in Ireland during 1993-1994 have been reviewed. The relevant results from 8,249 school children (aged 8-18 yrs) are presented. The paper examines the global and dimensional nature of more...

  International Classification:

  Bullying

  Categories:

  self concept and bullying behaviour

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Aggressive Behavior, Vol: 27 Page: 269-283 2001
  M. O'Moore; C. Kirkham

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• 3.   Teenage kicks: Young women and their involvement in violence and disorderly behaviour

  This study draws upon research into young people's attitudes to and experiences of violence and disorder in Northern Ireland, but focuses specifically on the views of young women and explores their experiences and knowledge of violence and disorder

  

  Abstract:

  The issue of young people's involvement in forms of violence and anti-social behaviour is one that is generating increasing concern across Northern Ireland. Young people are frequently regarded as one of the primary sources of social disorder and are often blamed for provoking fear and a sense of insecurity among elder members of the community. However, in much of the recent writing and more...

  International Classification:

  War, violence and conflict

  Categories:

  violence; attitudes to and experiences of

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 11 Page: 341-356 2005
  Neil Jarman

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