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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence 7/2012

01-07-2012 | Empirical Research

Multiple Identification and Risks: Examination of Peer Factors Across Multiracial and Single-Race Youth

Auteurs: Yoonsun Choi, Michael He, Todd I. Herrenkohl, Richard F. Catalano, John W. Toumbourou

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 7/2012

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Abstract

Multiracial youth are thought to be more vulnerable to peer-related risk factors than are single-race youth. However, there have been surprisingly few well-designed studies on this topic. This study empirically investigated the extent to which multiracial youth are at higher risk for peer influenced problem behavior. Data are from a representative and longitudinal sample of youth from Washington State (N = 1,760, mean age = 14.13, 50.9% girls). Of those in the sample, 225 youth self-identified as multiracial (12.8%), 1,259 as White (71.5%), 152 as Latino (8.6%), and 124 as Asian American (7.1%). Results show that multiracial youth have higher rates of violence and alcohol use than Whites and more marijuana use than Asian Americans. Higher levels of socioeconomic disadvantage and single-parent family status partly explained the higher rates of problem behaviors among multiracial youth. Peer risk factors of substance-using or antisocial friends were higher for multiracial youth than Whites, even after socioeconomic variables were accounted for, demonstrating a higher rate of peer risks among multiracial youth. The number of substance-using friends was the most consistently significant correlate and predictor of problems and was highest among multiracial youth. However, interaction tests did not provide consistent evidence of a stronger influence of peer risks among multiracial youth. Findings underscore the importance of a differentiated understanding of vulnerability in order to better target prevention and intervention efforts as well as the need for further research that can help identify and explain the unique experiences and vulnerabilities of multiracial youth.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Multiple Identification and Risks: Examination of Peer Factors Across Multiracial and Single-Race Youth
Auteurs
Yoonsun Choi
Michael He
Todd I. Herrenkohl
Richard F. Catalano
John W. Toumbourou
Publicatiedatum
01-07-2012
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 7/2012
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-012-9750-2

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