ESRI report: 1 in 5 Irish 13-year-old girls report violent behavior, up over decade

A new ESRI study reports a significant rise in anti-social behavior among teenage girls in Ireland, with one-fifth of 13-year-olds admitting to hitting, kicking, or punching another person. The finding marks a notable shift from previous decades and raises concerns about underlying social and mental health factors. The report is based on survey data, but causal drivers remain unclear.

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