Model Boys Risk Behavior

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According to Mayeux et al. (2008), “model” boys and “tough” boys both have high social preferences and perceived popularity. In general, model boys exhibited a cluster of prosocial characteristics; on the contrast, tough boys exhibited a combination of athleticism and antisocial behavior. Thus, we believe that tough boys tend to do more risk behaviors. However, risk behaviors of tough boys are well-known, but I had observed model boys’ risk behaviors few times so far. So, here I want to focus on model boys’ risk behavior and possible reasons. Since a model boy is evaluated as cool, a leader, and cooperative by peers, teachers, and parents, they mostly tend to do his best in every ways. Expectations by society including peers, teachers, and

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