| Protective factors associated with fewer multiple problem behaviors among homeless/runaway youth. | |
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PMID: 22023279 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Although homeless youth exhibit numerous problem behaviors, protective factors that can be targeted and modified by prevention programs to decrease the likelihood of involvement in risky behaviors are less apparent. The current study tested a model of protective factors for multiple problem behavior in a sample of 474 homeless youth (42% girls; 83% minority) ages 12 to 24 years. Higher levels of problem solving and planning skills were strongly related to lower levels of multiple problem behaviors in homeless youth, suggesting both the positive impact of preexisting personal assets of these youth and important programmatic targets for further building their resilience and decreasing problem behaviors. Indirect relationships between the background factors of self-esteem and social support and multiple problem behaviors were significantly mediated through protective skills. The model suggests that helping youth enhance their skills in goal setting, decision making, and self-reliant coping could lessen a variety of problem behaviors commonly found among homeless youth. |
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Marguerita Lightfoot; Judith A Stein; Heather Tevendale; Kathleen Preston |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology : the official journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53 Volume: 40 ISSN: 1537-4424 ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-10-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101133858 Medline TA: J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 878-89 Citation Subset: IM |
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a Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California San Francisco. |
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