Exploring Antisocial Behaviour in Children – Building Research Capacity and Conceptualisation Skill

Sandison, A (Alida)
Nelson Mandela University, Psychology dept PO Box77000 Nelson Mandela University Summerstrand, 6001, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

 

Submission type

Oral only

Scheduled

Sinzendorfzaal, 26-09-2016 - 26-09-2019, 11:00 - 12:00

Keywords

antisocial, conduct disorder, oppositional deviant disorder, teaching and learning, research capacity

Summary

 

Antisocial behaviour in children is multifaceted; to enhance understanding of this population, this research aims to explore patterns of etiological pathways, risk factors to antisocial behaviour, and antisocial dynamics. It examines the above areas using a multiple case study approach, within a qualitative paradigm. The sampling method is nonprobability purposive sampling, which focuses on children between 6 and 15 years, who have met the criteria for Oppositional Defiant disorder and Conduct disorder. Data used is both archival, and gathered through semi-structured interviews with parents. Data is analysed using Miles and Huberman’s (1994) model of data collection and analysis. To date the project has explored 7 cases, and illustrated the successful use of international literature in unpacking these cases, from the South African context.   

The teaching leg of the project focuses on the use of tutorials to coach postgraduate students in understanding of relevant antisocial literature, building their capacity to identify data relevant to a child’s antisocial behaviour. By pinpointing the factors underlying the child’s behaviour, students are able to conceptualise the case, both for the purpose of a research report, and for possible intervention focus areas. Thereby, the project builds research capacity, and meets the outcomes for teaching and learning

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