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Problem behavior theory

Problem behavior theory. By: Kaeli Larsen. Background. Theorist Richard Jessor in the 1960’s Significance Problem behavior = imbalance Environment Personality Behavior. Constructs. Constructs. Constructs. Model. a. Perceived-Environment. Personality System.

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Problem behavior theory

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  1. Problem behavior theory By: Kaeli Larsen

  2. Background • Theorist • Richard Jessor in the 1960’s • Significance • Problem behavior = imbalance • Environment • Personality • Behavior

  3. Constructs

  4. Constructs

  5. Constructs

  6. Model a Perceived-Environment Personality System Proneness to Engage in Behavior Psychosocial Proneness Behavior System

  7. Research Example • Siebenbruner (2007) • 16-year study surveying about 167 children ages 6, 9, 12, 13, and 16. • What factors contribute to sexual risk-behaviors. • Split up into three categories • Sexually Abstinent (SA’s) • Low-Risk Takers (LRT’s) • High-Risk Takers (HRT’s)

  8. Research Example • Results • SA’s were involved in school, church, and other activities. • LRT’s matured physically first and were involved in alcohol use. • HRT’s were born with disadvantage and were involved in substance abuse.

  9. Research Example • Limitations • Sample size was small • Imbalanced between gender, race, ethnicity • In one area • Observed physical maturation

  10. Limitations • Long-term behavior may vary • Social context may vary • Family • Peers • School

  11. Conclusion • Imbalance between personality, behavior, and perceived environment = problem behavior • Predict what factors relate to problem behavior • Few variables

  12. References • Costa, F. (2008). Problem behavior theory – a brief overview. www.colorado.edu • Siebenbruner, J., Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J., Egeland, B. (2007). Sexual partners and contraceptive use: a 16-year prospective study predicting abstinence and risk behavior. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 17, 179-206.

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