Kelly Sarah E, Anderson Debra G
College of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2012 Oct;50(10):20-8. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20120906-99. Epub 2012 Sep 17.
Adolescents are exposed to various forms of gang violence, and such exposure has led them to feel unsafe in their neighborhood and have differing interactions with their parents and peers. This qualitative study explored adolescents', parents', and community center employees' perceptions of adolescents' interaction with their neighborhood, family, and peers. Three themes emerged from the data: Most adolescents reported that the community center provided a safe environment for them; parental engagement influenced adolescents' experiences with gangs; and adolescents were subjected to peer pressure in order to belong. Exposure to gang violence can leave an impression on adolescents and affect their mental health, but neighborhood safety and relationships with parents and peers can influence adolescents' exposure to gang violence. Recommendations regarding the use of health care professionals at community centers are proposed.
青少年面临各种形式的帮派暴力，这种接触使他们在社区中感到不安全，并与父母和同龄人有不同的互动。这项定性研究探讨了青少年、父母和社区中心员工对青少年与社区、家庭和同龄人的互动的看法。数据中出现了三个主题：大多数青少年报告说社区中心为他们提供了一个安全的环境；父母的参与影响了青少年与帮派的经历；为了融入群体，青少年受到同伴压力。接触帮派暴力会给青少年留下印象并影响他们的心理健康，但社区安全以及与父母和同龄人的关系会影响青少年接触帮派暴力的情况。文中还提出了关于在社区中心使用医疗保健专业人员的建议。
