Common Wisdom About Troubled Youth Falls Apart When Race Considered

Monday, July 21, 2008 - 19:28 in Psychology & Sociology

One of the most widely accepted beliefs about the differences between troubled boys and girls may need to be revised, according to new research. Experts have long believed that girls tend to internalize their problems, becoming depressed or anxious, while boys externalize, turning to violence against people or property.

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