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Gendered effect of well-being on likelihood of violence in Northern Irish adolescents

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Recent research demonstrates a rise in female-related violence. Associations between mental health and violence are well established, but the gender-specific impact remains under-evaluated. We explored how gender and well-being interact to affect likelihood of violence in a Northern Irish youth sample. A survey conducted as part of a wider evaluation asked respondents (N=125) their gender, self-reported well-being, and likelihood of violence. Results showed a moderating effect of gender. Higher well-being was linked to higher likelihood for violence for females, with no effects for males. This supports previous research and implies a gender-neutral approach may not reduce the risk of violence
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Sage
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Youth Justice pp. 1-15
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Law
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gender, juvenile offending, mental health, violence, well-being, Public law
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https://doi.org/10.34961/researchrepository-ul.28457258
 https://hdl.handle.net/10344/14383
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Higher Education Authority (HEA) Ireland, North-South Research Programme
Sustainable Development Goals
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