Assessment of family relationship characteristics: A measure to explain risk for antisocial behavior and depression among urban youth

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作者
Tolan, PH [1 ]
GormanSmith, D [1 ]
Huesmann, LR [1 ]
Zelli, A [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV MICHIGAN,DEPT COMMUN,ANN ARBOR,MI 48109
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10.1037/1040-3590.9.3.212
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B849 [应用心理学];
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040203 ;
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Two large samples of urban families were used to develop and cross-validate an assessment model and a measure to tap basic family processes and risk among diverse ethnic groups. Six scales (Cohesion, Beliefs About Family, Deviant Beliefs, Organization, Support, and Communication) produced a 3-dimension higher order factor model (Cohesion, Structure, and Beliefs). Tests support reliance on composite family scoring. Most scales and each higher order factor relate to depression, and aggression. Relations vary little by age, ethnicity, marital status of parent, or family income. Implications for family assessment methodology and risk models are discussed.
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