Australian boys are more aggressive and violent than their American counterparts, according to a new study.
Murdoch Children's Research Institute in collaboration with the University of Washington quizzed 4000 students, between the age group of 12 to 16, on violent behaviour.
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The study found that 12.6 per cent of Victorian boys confessed to violent behaviour, compared to only 10 per cent of Washington boys.
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"This study is important in determining whether we need to specifically address violent behaviour in Australian boys," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted researcher, Dr Sheryl Hemphill, as saying.
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The study further observed that students who are suspended from school or arrested were 1.5 times more likely to engage in violence 12 months later.
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