RT Article
T1 Levels of Guardianship in Protecting Youth Against Exposure to Violence in the Community
JF Youth violence and juvenile justice
VO 15
IS 1
SP 62
OP 83
A1 Ahlin, Eileen M.
A2 Lobo-Antunes, Maria João
LA English
YR 2017
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1744729786
AB Using hierarchical generalized linear modeling and the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods data, the authors examine whether different types of guardianship protect youth against exposure to violence in the neighborhood while controlling for situations where exposure is most likely to occur. Protective family management practices and internal locus of control significantly reduce exposure to community violence. Contrary to expectations, however, neighborhood collective efficacy exerted no effect. The findings emphasize the importance of considering family management practices and individual characteristics as protective factors against harmful environments. Further, guardianship is not restricted to external informal agents of control.
K1 Exposure to violence
K1 family management
K1 Lifestyle theory
K1 Peers
K1 Routine Activity
DO 10.1177/1541204015590000