Gender and grade-level comparisons in the structure of problem behaviors among adolescents.
J Adolesc
; 33(1): 197-207, 2010 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-19423158
ABSTRACT
Based on Jessor's theory (1987) the comparability of a second-order problem behavior model (SPBM) was investigated across gender and grade-level among adolescents. In addition, gender and grade-level differences in problem behavior engagement were addressed examining latent mean differences. Using a sample of 6504 adolescents drawn from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a series of invariance tests evidenced partial invariance. The non-invariance of SPBM resulted from aggression across gender and grade-level. Latent mean difference test results showed greater differences in academic failure, aggression, substance use, and risky sexual activity among males compared to females. Results also showed greater engagement in academic failure, substance use, and risky sexual activity among upper vs. lower grade students. Overall, analyses revealed that both gender and grade-level differences could be explained by the common cause problem behavior syndrome (PBS), offering further support for Jessor's theory.
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Assunto principal:
Assunção de Riscos
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Transtorno da Conduta
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Adolesc
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos