World’s dangerous neighborhoods produce aggressive children

Across the globe, children growing up in dangerous neighborhoods exhibit more aggressive behavior, says a new Duke University study that is the first to examine the topic across a wide range of countries. The effect may be indirect: dangerous neighborhoods may influence parents’ behavior, and harsh parenting practices may in turn promote aggressive behavior in children.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-01/du-…