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Implementation of a Risk Reduction Protocol in Youth Violence Research
Kimberly J Mitchell1, Michele L Ybarra2, Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling3
1Crimes against Children Research Center, University of New Hampshire.
Ethics & Behavior
|April 22, 2024
Summary
A risk reduction protocol identified at-risk youth in a media study. Referred youth showed more concerning flags and higher rates of psychosocial issues, validating the protocol's effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Media Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Implementing risk reduction protocols is crucial for human subject protection in research.
- Standard protocols often lack mechanisms for addressing concerning survey responses beyond basic resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a risk reduction protocol in identifying and referring at-risk youth.
- To assess the psychosocial characteristics of referred versus non-referred youth.
Main Methods:
- Data from 3,979 U.S. adolescents (14-15 years) recruited via social media.
- Categorization into low-risk, flagged (violence involvement, no referral), and flagged (referred) groups.
- Post-hoc analysis of psychosocial problems in referred youth.
Main Results:
- Four in ten youth were flagged for review.
- Referred youth exhibited more flags than non-referred youth.
- Referred youth showed higher rates of psychosocial problems, including adversity, substance use, and depressed mood.
Conclusions:
- The risk reduction protocol effectively identifies youth requiring clinical attention.
- This methodology enhances human subject protection in research studies.
- The protocol serves as a model for future research involving sensitive survey data.
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