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Journal of Child and Family Studies
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies 11/2015

23-01-2015 | Original Paper

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Poor Mental Health Outcomes Among Racially Diverse Foster Care Alumni: Impact of Perceived Agency Helpfulness

Auteurs: Antonio R. Garcia, Kirk O’Brien, Minseop Kim, Peter J. Pecora, Tracy Harachi, Eugene Aisenberg

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 11/2015

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Abstract

The etiology of poor mental health outcomes among foster care alumni of color remains largely unknown. We examined the influence of a subset of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), placement instability, and childhood disability in uniquely predicting mental health outcomes among racially diverse foster care alumni from a private foster care agency. Multiple group path modeling was used to examine direct and indirect relationships between the individual level risk factors, mediators (perceived agency helpfulness), and past-year psychiatric disorder. Results showed that while the overall model was moderated by race/ethnicity, no significant group differences occurred in which ACEs increased the likelihood of psychiatric diagnoses. However, there were racial/ethnic differences in whether perceived agency helpfulness mediated the relationship between a subset of ACEs and diagnosis with a psychiatric disorder. Implications for future research to inform the development and implementation of effective services and supports that can promote positive developmental outcomes among racially diverse alumni are discussed.
vorige artikel Early Forms of Controlling Parenting and the Development of Childhood Anxiety
volgende artikel Parental Involvement in Intensive Treatment for Adolescent Panic Disorder and Its Impact on Depression
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Metagegevens
Titel
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Poor Mental Health Outcomes Among Racially Diverse Foster Care Alumni: Impact of Perceived Agency Helpfulness
Auteurs
Antonio R. Garcia
Kirk O’Brien
Minseop Kim
Peter J. Pecora
Tracy Harachi
Eugene Aisenberg
Publicatiedatum
23-01-2015
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 11/2015
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-015-0132-8

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