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Table 5.

Main Differences in Themes Identified by Fighters and Non-fighters

Fighters	Non-fighters
Risk Factors for Fighting
Intrinsic desire to fight Receive conflicting messages from families about acceptability of fighting Family members model aggression	Fight only as last resort Parents condone fighting only in self defense
Factors Protective Against Fighting
Some parents advise using verbal conflict resolution, rather than fighting	Parents teach to ignore gossip/verbal insults Negative consequences outweigh benefits Future orientation
Strategies to prevent fighting Fighting only conflict-resolution strategy fighters know; most strategies ineffective	Strategies to prevent fighting Prevent fighting by walking away, talking, avoiding fights Have caring counselors and teachers