Citation

Logan-Greene PB, Nurius PS, Herting JR, Hooven CL, Walsh E, Thompson EA. J. Youth Stud. 2011; 14(4): 413-429.

Affiliation

University of Washington.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13676261.2010.538044

PMID

21769283

PMCID

PMC3137379

Abstract

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.

Language: en