Recent decades have seen substantial research on the biology of childhood aggression. Here, we review whether and how insights from biological research have contributed to more effective treatments for aggression, with a focus on parenting interventions. We also outline specific strategies for researchers to integrate biological and clinical approaches to refine or augment parenting-focused interventions moving forward. In particular, we (1) evaluate the ability of biological data to provide unique and treatment-relevant insights into the mechanisms of aggression, beyond behavioral data; (2) outline ways of incorporating biological measures directly into clinical practice and possible drawbacks; and (3) discuss the privileged position of biological evidence in the eyes of policymakers and the public, including the potential to drive change at the risk of promoting biological essentialism. To meaningfully advance parenting interventions for childhood aggression, clinical scientists must be thoughtful about the promises and possible pitfalls of integrating biological and implementation-oriented approaches.

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生物学如何（或可能）为儿童攻击性行为提供更有效的育儿干预措施？


近几十年来，人们对儿童攻击行为的生物学进行了大量研究。在这里，我们回顾了生物学研究的见解是否以及如何有助于更有效地治疗攻击行为，重点是育儿干预。我们还概述了研究人员整合生物学和临床方法的具体策略，以完善或加强以育儿为重点的干预措施。特别是，我们（1）评估生物数据在行为数据之外为攻击机制提供独特且与治疗相关的见解的能力； (2) 概述将生物测量直接纳入临床实践的方法和可能的缺点； (3) 讨论生物证据在政策制定者和公众眼中的特权地位，包括以促进生物本质主义的风险推动变革的潜力。为了有效地推进针对儿童攻击行为的育儿干预措施，临床科学家必须认真考虑整合生物学和实施导向方法的前景和可能的陷阱。