Differential correlates of multi-type maltreatment among urban youth
Differential correlates of multi-type maltreatment among urban youth
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DOI:
10.1016/j.chiabu.2006.09.006
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发表时间:
2007-04-01
影响因子:
4.8
通讯作者:
O'Brien, Natalie
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作者:
Arata, Catalina M.;Langhinrichsen-Rohling, Jennifer;O'Brien, Natalie
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the differential effects of multi-types of maltreatment in an adolescent sample. Different combinations of maltreatment (emotional, sexual, physical, neglect) were examined in relation to both negative affect and externalizing symptoms in male and female youth.Method: One thousand four hundred fifty-two middle and high school youth were recruited from urban schools and a mandated early warning truancy program. Youth completed an anonymous survey that included measures of child maltreatment, depression, suicide proneness, hopelessness, delinquency, hostility, substance use, and promiscuity. Respondents were categorized into groups of different combinations of maltreatment by their reports of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect (emotional and physical), and emotional abuse.Results: Nearly two-thirds of boys and girls reported some form of maltreatment, and multi-type maltreatment was common (e.g., 13% reported experiencing bothphysical and sexual abuse and neglect). Individuals with maltreatment histories were more depressed (F= 52.78, p