Development and Prevention of Behaviour Problems

"Development and Prevention of Behaviour Problems: From Genes to Social Policy" brings together world leading researchers from diverse fields to explore the potential causes of the development of behaviour problems. The book presents theories that hope to influence public health, education and social policy in the prevention of the costly social troubles that behaviour problems can cause. Featuring contributions from researchers in professional backgrounds that range from the social and behavioural sciences to economics, the varied chapters contain research that assesses the potential role of gene-environment interactions, biological factors and gender differences in the development of behaviour problems.It includes a review of studies that attempt to understand why antisocial behaviour is concentrated in families, and concludes with three chapters which link developmental research directly with policy issues. The book provides a framework for students, scientists, educators and care givers to understand where frontier research on behaviour problems is going and how it can be applied in the social, educational and health services.This collection will interest all students of behavioural psychology and the behavioural sciences as well as those with an interest in public policy, sociology, abnormal psychology, psychopathology and personality disorders.