Gender differences and adolescent risks

Examines characteristics and behaviour that are construed as posing risks to the well-being of adolescents in NZ, concentrating on the differential incidence and impacts of these risks on males and females. Presents a typology of risk, listing factors commonly assumed to be associated with negative outcomes. Reviews recent NZ research findings on a range of risk factors, covering mental health and behaviour, health, physical risk and economic risk. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.