RT Article
T1 An Exploratory Structural Equation Model of Stress-Related Experiences Among Justice-Involved Youth: A Gender Comparison
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 47
IS 2
SP 127
OP 144
A1 Dembo, Richard
A2 Krupa, Julie M.
A2 DiClemente, Ralph J. 1950-
A2 Cristiano, Jennifer
A2 Faber, Jessica
A2 Schmeidler, James
A2 Terminello, Asha
A2 Wareham, Jennifer
LA English
YR 2020
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1767158521
AB Youth involved in the juvenile justice system demonstrate greater risk of exposure to negative life experiences. The present study explores the prevalence of three stress-related experiences (sexual assault victimization, bullying/victimization, and minority sexual orientation) among newly arrested adolescents. Gender (biological sex) differences were examined as well as associations with sociodemographic characteristics, depressive symptoms, substance use, and sexually transmitted infection (STI). Factor analyses found a single factor of stress for both genders. Prevalence rates for bullying/victimization, sexual assault victimization, and sexual minority status were higher for girls than boys. Girls were also more likely than boys to test positive for STIs and experience depressive symptoms, while boys were more likely than girls to test positive for marijuana use. Depression and drug-related problems were associated with the stress construct for girls only. Bivariate comparisons with the three stress measures and sociodemographic characteristics indicated age and race effects. Implications are discussed.
K1 Depression
K1 Gender differences
K1 Juvenile Delinquency
K1 Sexual Assault
K1 Stress
K1 Substance Use
DO 10.1177/0093854819887991