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Romero, Andrea J.; Ruiz, Myrna – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2007
We examined coping with risky behaviors (cigarettes, alcohol/drugs, yelling/ hitting, and anger), familism (family proximity and parental closeness) and parental monitoring (knowledge and discipline) in a sample of 56 adolescents (11-15 years old) predominantly of Mexican descent at two time points. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated…
Descriptors: Family (Sociological Unit), Parent Child Relationship, Adolescents, Coping
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Graves, Kelly N.; Fernandez, Maria E.; Shelton, Terri L.; Frabutt, James M.; Willford, Amanda P. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2005
The purpose of this study was to increase the knowledge base of adolescent substance use by examining the influences of risk and protective factors for specific substance use, namely alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. Participants included 271 adolescents and their primary caregivers referred for mental health services across North Carolina. A…
Descriptors: Risk, Adolescents, Drinking, Smoking
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Dave, Shreya; Nazareth, Irwin; Sherr, Lorraine; Senior, Rob – British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2005
Maternal depression is associated with adverse child development, but little is known about the effects of paternal depression. This pilot study estimated the prevalence of paternal depression and mood state, and assessed the relationship between paternal mood and infant temperament. The participants in the study were 98 fathers of newborn babies.…
Descriptors: Feasibility Studies, Drinking, Neonates, Young Children