Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 38, Issue 6 , Pages 649-655 , June 2006

The relationship between sleeping problems and aggression, anger, and impulsivity in a population of juvenile and young offenders

  • Jane L. Ireland, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
    • Psychological Services, Ashworth High Secure Hospital, Liverpool, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Jane L. Ireland, Department of Psychology, Darwin Building, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK
    • ,
  • Vicki Culpin, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK

Received 11 March 2005 ,Accepted 31 May 2005.

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PII: S1054-139X(05)00295-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2005.05.027

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 38, Issue 6 , Pages 649-655 , June 2006

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