Logan-Greene Patricia, Nurius Paula S, Herting Jerald R, Hooven Carole L, Walsh Elaine, Thompson Elaine Adams
University of Washington.
J Youth Stud. 2011 Jun;14(4):413-429. doi: 10.1080/13676261.2010.538044.
This study extends prior examination of adolescent violence etiology, drawing on an ethnically diverse, community accessed, yet emotionally vulnerable sample (N = 849) of adolescents at-risk for school drop-out. A balanced risk and protective factor framework captured theorized dimensions of strain, coping, and support resources. We tested the combined and unique contribution of risk and protective components spanning individual, peer/school, and family predictor domains, including victimization histories. Hierarchical regressions yielded significant overall explanation of violent behaviors as well as unique predictors within each of the three domains. Tests for sex differences and moderating effects suggested that levels of risk and protective factors differed for males and females, although the functional relationships to violence were the same for both sexes. Results are discussed relative to prevention and early intervention programs; particularly the importance of understanding adolescent violent behaviors within a context that addresses stress and distress.
本研究扩展了对青少年暴力行为病因的先前研究，采用了一个种族多样化、来自社区但情感脆弱的样本（N = 849），这些青少年面临辍学风险。一个平衡的风险和保护因素框架涵盖了压力、应对和支持资源的理论维度。我们测试了跨越个体、同伴/学校和家庭预测领域（包括受害经历）的风险和保护成分的综合和独特贡献。分层回归对暴力行为以及三个领域中每个领域的独特预测因素进行了显著的总体解释。性别差异和调节效应测试表明，男性和女性的风险和保护因素水平不同，尽管两者与暴力的功能关系相同。结合预防和早期干预项目对结果进行了讨论；特别是在应对压力和困扰的背景下理解青少年暴力行为的重要性。
