Latino youth are more likely than any other ethnic group to drop out of high school in the United States. Though some research has helped us understand factors leading dropout, very few studies have assessed student’s opinions services and that would help them stay (e.g., family, school, peers, policies). This study presents results an in-depth survey 501 students North Carolina public schools. Findings suggest because difficulty their work, personal problems pregnancy or at home), need work...

The strongest causal evidence that customary spanking increases antisocial behavior is based on prospective studies control statistically for initial differences. None of those have investigated alternative disciplinary tactics parents could use instead spanking, however. Further, the small effects in be artifactual due to residual confounding, reflecting child frequency all tactics. This study re-analyzes against and uses these same methods determine whether are more effective reducing...

In this paper we make the case for Shared Language Erosion as a potential explanation negative outcomes described in immigrant paradox second- and third- generation immigrants (e.g., declines physical, mental, behavioral health). While not negating important role of cultural adaptation, posit that parent-child communication difficulties due to process are calling is driving observed affects previously attributed changes values beliefs. during which adolescents improve their English skills...

Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health disorder among adults worldwide. Given its increased prevalence migrants due to their marginalized position in societies where they reside, psychometric evaluations of anxiety measures such as Generalized Disorder-7 (GAD-7) are needed for use with migrants. The present study first attempt compare structure GAD-7 scores (a) different Latino groups same country and (b) group two countries. Using three samples Mexican Venezuelan (total

ABSTRACT Clients are often matched with therapists based on certain criteria. These may include characteristics such as age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and gender. This article reviews the literature role of gender matching in therapy. While there is still much to be learned about therapist variables change process, alone does not appear influence clinical outcomes directly, except some cases for adolescents. However, research suggests that other moderate or mediate impact process...

The literature has been mixed regarding how parent–child relationships are affected by the acculturation process and this relates to alcohol use among Latino youth. results may be due to, at least, two factors: First, staggered migration in which one or both parents arrive new country then send for children lead faster than some families. Second, have different effects depending on aspects of being examined. This study addresses first factor testing a curvilinear trend acculturation-alcohol...

Interpersonal traumas experienced early in life adversely impact psychological well-being children and adolescents, yet the specific role that social support can have reducing negative outcomes following trauma exposure is unclear. Using a general population sample of seventh-grade students an urban public school district South Central United States ( n = 1,712), we examined effects interpersonal on adolescents’ depressive symptoms moderating two types support, perceived parent...

Objectives: Experiencing an immigration-related arrest of a family member adversely impacts youth well-being, yet the role parental documentation status for exacerbating adverse mental health outcomes following these arrests has not been investigated. Method: Using general population sample Latino 7th-grade students in urban public school district south-central United States (N = 611), we examined relationship between and depressive symptoms as well moderating associations perceived status....

Healthy, enduring couple relationships have been shown to benefit men, women, and children, are central a well-functioning society. Little research has conducted demonstrate the effectiveness of relationship education programs for low-income, unmarried parents. Caring My Family (CFMF) was developed as theory-driven, evidenced-based curriculum that addresses unique challenges experienced by Findings presented from pilot study CFMF (N = 85). Multivariate analyses show holds promise an...

Misuse of alcohol and drugs is widespread in modern society with the associated emotional physical tolls on individuals, couples, families. Yet, many therapists do not assess nor address substance misuse when clients identify it as a presenting problem. This article presents an overview literature key aspects couples use makes important clinical recommendations for mental health professionals who work that struggle use.

As a result of an inherent selection bias, most longitudinal analyses are biased against corrective actions that parents use to address perceived child problems. This bias can lead unjustified or even counterproductive recommendations about parental actions. To overcome this article summarizes current scholarship on improving the validity causal inferences. Enhancing research designs is preferred, using quasi‐experimental design components and natural experiments. Comparing typical with...

Although direct replications are ideal for randomized studies, areas of psychological science that lack studies should incorporate Rosenbaum's (2001) distinction between trivial and nontrivial replications, relabeled herein as exact critical replications. If merely repeat systematic biases, they cannot enhance cumulative progress in science. In contrast, distinguish competing explanations by using crucial tests to clarify the underlying causal influences. We illustrate this potential with...

Although attitudes strongly predict later sexual behaviors, few studies have investigated the factors that influence early adolescent toward sex. Using a general population sample of urban seventh-grade students ( N = 1,736), we examined how supportive parenting, television viewing, perceived social norms, and having friend and/or sibling who is teen parent were uniquely associated with probability extent adolescents endorse favorable activity. Supportive parenting was negatively endorsement...

Two studies examine the effectiveness of Co-Parenting for Resilience, a program targeting divorcing or separating parents with minor child in common. Study-one (N = 132) uses within-group design to assess whether parent scores on key constructs improve across time. Study-two 330) employs control group change can be attributed program. Within-group results indicate significant increases parental hope and adjustment, decreases stress conflict co-parent. Between-group analyses find differences...

High parental involvement has consistently been shown to enhance academic achievement among Latino youth. Still, some youth continue thrive academically despite low involvement. The Theory of Rationality suggests that the impact even potentially negative behaviors depends on how behavior is interpreted. To test application this theory "noninvolvement" Latinos, we assessed adolescent rationales about their parents' noninvolvement in schooling affected grade point average (GPA). Results showed...

Objective To illustrate the use of T3 translational research in development a culturally appropriate intervention targeting Latino immigrant youth and their families. Background Demographers estimate that 88% U.S. population growth over next 50 years will be from immigrants offspring. Much this come individuals heritage. One reason for lag developing effective interventions rapidly expanding is inherent complexity accompanies working with populations. In research, much managed by generating...

Abstract Objective To examine the psychometric properties of Snyder's Children's Hope Scale (CHS) with first‐ and second‐generation Latino immigrant youth, using item response theory, exploratory confirmatory factor analysis, measurement invariance tests. Background Stress experienced by youth in 2020 has heightened interest resilience factors such as hope. The CHS is widely used to measure hope but not been validated for longitudinal assessments populations. Methods Participants were 233...

Illicit drug use in Latin America is on the rise. This study contributes to literature by examining extent five factors related adolescent substance among U.S. populations covary with age at first a sample of Venezuelan inner-city youth.Anonymous self-administered questionnaires involvement and behaviors were administered cross-sectional students, ages 11 18, drawn from 14 schools two school districts Caracas, Venezuela. A multilevel modeling approach investigated relationship between...

Latino parents have lower levels of school involvement compared to other ethnic groups, which is often attributed-though not tested-to low English language proficiency. Using a population-based sample 637 7th grade youth attending an urban district, we find no significant difference in maternal when mothers and students are either both fluent or non-fluent. When more than their mothers, however, significantly lower, suggesting that schools may need take additional steps encourage parental...

A robust literature suggests religiosity protects against substance use by youth. Less clear is how influences use. This study uses across-sectional design with a sample of 1,815 Venezuelan youth to examine whether associations deviant peers or the perceived risk harm from using drugs mediates effect on both likelihood using, and extent alcohol, cigarettes, illicit during past 12 months. Perceived mediated cigarettes alcohol It also unexpected tendency for be associated greater drug among...

Using a population-based sample of 1,311 seventh graders in an urban school district the South Central United States, we examined associations between early-life trauma, anger regulation, and early adolescent perceptions about sex parenthood. Girls boys with more trauma exposure were likely to perceive parenthood as ideal for them (odds ratio [OR] = 1.29, p < .01 OR 1.24, .01, respectively). Childhood was also associated increased perceived pressure have both girls (OR 1.23, .001 1.22,...