TY - JOUR
T1 - A latent class analysis of resilient development among early adolescents living in public housing
AU - Anthony, Elizabeth
AU - Robbins, Danielle E.
N1 - Funding Information:
Special thanks to our outstanding graduate research assistant teams and to the adolescents, parents, and staff associated with the local housing authorities. This research was supported by a grant from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs at Arizona State University.
Copyright:
Copyright 2012 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2013/1
Y1 - 2013/1
N2 - The aim of this study was to identify types of early adolescents living in public housing neighborhoods based on patterns of resilient development. Informed by ecological-transactional theory, we evaluated a broad range of individual, relational, and contextual influences on resilient development among an ethnically diverse sample of 315 early adolescents (Mage=12; 51% female) living in public housing neighborhoods. Results of a latent class analysis of 11 indicators and 2 outcome variables suggest three empirically derived classes representing overall patterns of favorable and unfavorable behavior. Daily hassles, low neighborhood cohesion, and a relaxed attitude towards substance use corresponded with a higher probability of substance use and delinquency. Significant differences in favorable behavior patterns reflecting resilient development between classes were found in attitudes towards substance use, academic efficacy, and school commitment. Results suggest important implications for preventive interventions for early adolescents living in public housing neighborhoods that are discussed.
AB - The aim of this study was to identify types of early adolescents living in public housing neighborhoods based on patterns of resilient development. Informed by ecological-transactional theory, we evaluated a broad range of individual, relational, and contextual influences on resilient development among an ethnically diverse sample of 315 early adolescents (Mage=12; 51% female) living in public housing neighborhoods. Results of a latent class analysis of 11 indicators and 2 outcome variables suggest three empirically derived classes representing overall patterns of favorable and unfavorable behavior. Daily hassles, low neighborhood cohesion, and a relaxed attitude towards substance use corresponded with a higher probability of substance use and delinquency. Significant differences in favorable behavior patterns reflecting resilient development between classes were found in attitudes towards substance use, academic efficacy, and school commitment. Results suggest important implications for preventive interventions for early adolescents living in public housing neighborhoods that are discussed.
KW - Early adolescence
KW - Ecological-transaction
KW - Latent class analysis
KW - Public housing
KW - Resilience
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U2 - 10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.10.012
DO - 10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.10.012
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84870333634
SN - 0190-7409
VL - 35
SP - 82
EP - 90
JO - Children and Youth Services Review
JF - Children and Youth Services Review
IS - 1
ER -