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  • 1Denver and Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, Denver, CO, USA. martinezRJ@msn.com

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing : Official Publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc
|May 5, 2006
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Teenage runaways often flee to gain control, forming new bonds for survival. However, running away can become a habit, highlighting the need for safer alternatives for at-risk youth.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Criminology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Millions of teenagers run away annually, facing significant physical and emotional risks.
  • In 2002, an estimated 1.6 million U.S. youth aged 12-17 were identified as runaways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the phenomenon of running away from the perspective of teenagers.
  • To identify reasons for running, safety strategies, and factors influencing the cessation of running behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative exploratory study.
  • Sample comprised primarily ethnic minority youth in a Midwestern inner-city detention center.

Main Results:

  • Running away was a strategy for teens to gain control over their lives.

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  • New affiliations were formed to meet safety and sustenance needs.
  • Experience taught that running does not solve problems, and the behavior could become habitual.

    • Conclusions:

    • Running away is a complex behavior often stemming from a desire for control.
    • There is a critical need for safer alternatives for youth unable to live at home.