Externalizing Behavior Problems During Adolescence: An Ecological Perspective

    Authors

    R. White;K. Renk

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Child Fam. Stud.

    Keywords

    Externalizing behavior problems; Adolescents; Ecological model; Parenting; Neighborhood support; Acculturation; SELF-CONCEPT; CHILD; MODEL; ADJUSTMENT; SCHOOL; SUPPORT; NEIGHBORHOODS; ACCULTURATION; MULTILEVEL; CONTEXTS; Family Studies; Psychology, Developmental; Psychiatry

    Abstract

    Given the ramifications of difficulties related to externalizing behavior problems, the present study examined the relationships among adolescents' externalizing behavior problems, characteristics of adolescents' families, their perceived neighborhood support, and their acculturation. As part of this study, a culturally diverse sample of adolescents who were in the Sixth through Eighth Grades completed measures assessing these variables. Results suggested that variables such as maternal warmth, overall parental emotional support, and overall neighborhood support are important predictors of externalizing behavior problems. Further regression analyses revealed that, in addition to adolescents' perceived social acceptance and global self-worth, parental and neighborhood characteristics are significant predictors of adolescents' externalizing behavior problems. These findings suggested that, when identifying adolescents who are at risk for the development of externalizing behavior problems, an ecological conceptualization encompassing culture, community, and home characteristics can be helpful.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Child and Family Studies

    Volume

    21

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    158

    Last Page

    171

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000299920700017

    ISSN

    1062-1024

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