1. Modeling Peer Networks and Behavior Change to Understand the Role of Peers in the Development of Problem Behavior Open Access Author: Rulison, Kelly Lin Title: Modeling Peer Networks and Behavior Change to Understand the Role of Peers in the Development of Problem Behavior Graduate Program: Human Development and Family Studies Keywords: friendship networksdiffusion of intervention effectspeer selectionpeer influenceitem response theoryaggressiondelinquency File: Download Rulison_Dissertation_Final.pdf Committee Members: Scott David Gest, Dissertation Advisor/Co-AdvisorScott David Gest, Committee Chair/Co-ChairEric Loken, Committee Chair/Co-ChairD Wayne Osgood, Committee MemberDavid Russell Hunter, Committee Member