RT Article
T1 Multiple Pathways to Juvenile Recidivism: Examining Parental Drug and Mental Health Problems, and Markers of Neuropsychological Deficits Among Serious Juvenile Offenders
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 44
IS 8
SP 1009
OP 1029
A1 Baglivio, Michael T.
A2 Wolff, Kevin T.
A2 Piquero, Alex R. 1970-
A2 DeLisi, Matt
A2 Vaughn, Michael G.
LA English
YR 2017
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1700759175
AB The current study examines multiple pathways to antisocial behavior involving neurobiologically based measures and indicators of executive functioning in the interest of informing treatment and intervention services for the deepest end juvenile justice placements. Specifically, using a statewide, multiyear sample of over 11,000 male juvenile offenders completing residential commitment placements, we employ structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine whether parental drug, alcohol, and mental health problems have a direct effect on neurocognitive deficits (as measured by formal Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD], or formal Conduct Disorder [CD] diagnoses) and temperamental deficits (as measured by effortful control and negative emotionality), which in turn are examined for their direct effects on recidivism. Results show that parental problems were associated with an increased likelihood of formal ADHD diagnosis as well increased negative emotionality among youth. Furthermore, ADHD and temperamental deficits (both effortful control and negative emotionality) were significantly related to continued offending. These findings may be helpful in treatment planning, targeting of intervention, and discussions of primary and secondary prevention efforts.
K1 Parental mental health
K1 Parental substance use
K1 Behavioral disorders
K1 Temperament
K1 Juvenile recidivism
DO 10.1177/0093854817714810