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Examining depression, anxiety, and foster care placement as predictors of substance use and sexual activity in adolescents. |
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Journal of Social Service Research, 37(5), October-December 2011, pp.539-554. |
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0148-8376 |
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1540-7314 |
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This study investigated the impact of anxiety and depression on sexual activity and substance use in a sample of community- and foster care-dwelling adolescents. The hypothesis was that higher levels of anxiety and depression would be related to higher rates of risky sexual activity and substance use. A total of 56 participants aged 12-17 years were recruited; 31 from the foster care population, and 25 from the community. The participants completed questionnaires regarding anxiety, depression, externalising behaviour, sexual behaviour, contraception use, and substance use. Regression analyses were used to examine impact of the internalising predictors on the risky behaviours. The results suggest that adolescents within out-of-home care are at increased risk for engaging in these sexual activity and substance use when compared with community-dwelling peers, and they may benefit from specific interventions aimed at decreasing participation. Social anxiety is negatively associated with number of sexual partners, while depression is positively associated with substance use. Recommendations for practice and research are provided. |
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anxiety; depression; foster children; sexual behaviour; substance misuse; young people; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=2dcbdeaf-ae64-470f-bb8a-ea63b671577d |
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