Abstract
This study tests for the presence of subgroups among youth at-risk for school drop-out and whether those groups differ on
levels of violence and related problem behaviors. Latent profile analysis was employed with a diverse adolescent sample (N = 849) to identify and describe subgroups based on assessment of stress and coping resources, resulting in four distinct
groups: Low Risk, Unprotected, Risk Only, and High Risk. Tests across these groups demonstrated significant heterogeneity
in violent behaviors, substance use, and school disengagement. The value of stress and protective resource assessment and
tailoring interventions to meet the differing needs of vulnerable youth is discussed.
levels of violence and related problem behaviors. Latent profile analysis was employed with a diverse adolescent sample (N = 849) to identify and describe subgroups based on assessment of stress and coping resources, resulting in four distinct
groups: Low Risk, Unprotected, Risk Only, and High Risk. Tests across these groups demonstrated significant heterogeneity
in violent behaviors, substance use, and school disengagement. The value of stress and protective resource assessment and
tailoring interventions to meet the differing needs of vulnerable youth is discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-18
- DOI 10.1007/s10560-012-0269-x
- Authors
- Patricia Logan-Greene, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, 685 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
- Paula S. Nurius, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Elaine Adams Thompson, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Journal Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-2797
- Print ISSN 0738-0151