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ESRI study finds rise in antisocial behaviour among girls

The study found the trend among girls increased over the past decade, while rates among boys remained broadly stable. It also links some increases to mental health difficulties.

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  • ESRI research found antisocial behaviour increased among girls over the past decade, while rates among boys remained broadly stable. NewstalkRTÉ NewsRTÉ News

  • One-fifth of 13-year-olds reported hitting, punching or kicking someone in the previous year, according to the study. Irish IndependentIrish Examiner

  • Psychologist Katriona O'Sullivan said the report linked increases in some behaviours, including hitting people and not paying bus fares, with anxiety and mental health difficulties in girls. Newstalk