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Problem behaviors in adolescents.

Robin Bartlett1, Diane Holditch-Davis, Michael Belyea

  • 1School of Nursing, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA.

Pediatric Nursing
|April 7, 2007
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Adolescents frequently engage in problem behaviors like skipping school and substance use, posing risks to themselves and society. Nurses can play a vital role in identification, education, and connecting families with resources.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Public Health Nursing
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • A significant proportion of adolescents exhibit problem behaviors, including truancy, substance use, violence, and theft.
  • Risky sexual behaviors are also prevalent among a notable segment of the adolescent population.
  • These behaviors carry substantial negative consequences for individuals, families, schools, and the broader community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence of adolescent problem behaviors.
  • To underscore the potential risks associated with these behaviors.
  • To emphasize the crucial role of nurses in addressing adolescent problem behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a nationally representative sample of school-attending adolescents.

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  • Identification and categorization of various problem behaviors reported by adolescents.
  • Assessment of the potential impact of these behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • Over 20% of adolescents engage in problem behaviors such as skipping school, alcohol use, fighting, and theft.
    • A significant minority of adolescents participate in risky sexual behaviors.
    • These behaviors have far-reaching negative implications.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses are uniquely positioned to identify at-risk adolescents.
    • Educational interventions by nurses can mitigate risks for adolescents and inform school personnel.
    • Nurses can facilitate access to resources for parents supporting adolescents with problem behaviors.