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Involvement in multiple problem behaviors of young urban adolescents
C Barone1, R P Weissberg, W J Kasprow
1Department of Psychology, Yale University, Box 11A, 06520-7447, New Haven, CT.
The Journal of Primary Prevention
|November 21, 2013
Summary
Problem behaviors like delinquency and substance abuse are common in urban youth. Early, broad prevention efforts are crucial for at-risk middle schoolers in disadvantaged communities.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Developmental Psychology
- Urban Sociology
Background:
- Problem behaviors in adolescents are a significant public health concern.
- Existing research often focuses on older youth or different socioeconomic contexts.
- Urban youth, particularly those in disadvantaged communities, face unique risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the prevalence and interrelationships of four key problem behaviors in urban sixth and seventh graders.
- To understand the co-occurrence patterns of delinquency, high-risk sexual behavior, school failure, and substance abuse.
- To inform targeted prevention strategies for young adolescents in urban settings.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the rates of problem behaviors.
- Interrelationships between different problem behaviors were examined.
- Data were collected from a sample of urban sixth and seventh grade students.
Main Results:
- A substantial prevalence of problem behaviors was observed in the study sample.
- Significant co-occurrence was found among various problem behaviors.
- Many individuals displayed involvement in multiple problem behavior areas.
Conclusions:
- Younger adolescents in poor, urban communities exhibit distinct problem behavior patterns.
- Prevention efforts should be comprehensive and initiated before middle school.
- Intervention strategies must address the unique needs of at-risk urban youth.
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