Negative and positive peer influence: Relations to positive and negative behaviors for African American, European American, and Hispanic adolescents

Padilla‐Walker, Laura M.; Bean, Roy A.

doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2008.02.003

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“…This finding is consistent with those of past studies indicating that peer norms are a powerful antecedent to sex-related decisions and behaviors among young women (Dishion & Dodge, 2005;Padilla-Walker & Bean, 2009;Rodgers, Rowe, & Buster, 1998), including HPV vaccination (Gerend & Shepherd, 2012;Head & Cohen, 2012;Teitelman et al, 2011).…”

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confidence: 82%

Predictors of Initial Uptake of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Rural Appalachian Young Women

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Women in Appalachian Kentucky experience a high burden of cervical cancer and have low rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. The purpose of this study was to identify normative influences predicting initial HPV vaccine uptake among a sample of young women in southeastern Kentucky. Women (N = 495), ages 18 through 26 years, were recruited from clinics and community colleges. After completing a questionnaire, women received a free voucher for HPV vaccination. Whether women redeemed the voucher for Dose 1 served as the primary outcome variable. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to estimate the influence of healthcare providers, friends, mothers, and fathers on vaccine uptake. One-quarter of the total sample (25.9 %) received Dose 1. Uptake was higher in the clinic sample (45.1 %) than in the college sample (6.9 %). On multivariate analysis, women indicating that their healthcare provider suggested the vaccine, that their friends would "definitely" want them to be vaccinated, and that their fathers would "definitely" want them to receive the vaccine all were 1.6 times more likely to receive Dose 1. Interaction effects occurred between recruitment site (clinic vs. community college) and all three of the normative influences retaining multivariate significance, indicating that the associations only applied to the clinic sample. HPV vaccine interventions may benefit from highlighting paternal endorsement, healthcare provider recommendation, and peer support.

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Predictors of Initial Uptake of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Rural Appalachian Young Women

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“…Older adolescents are especially vulnerable to peer influence as they begin to individuate from their parents (Gifford-Smith, Dodge, Dishion, & McCord, 2005;Padilla-Walker & Bean, 2009;Prinstein, Boergers, & Spirito, 2001;Tome, Matos, Simoes, Diniz, & Camacho, 2012). Our study provides further support that sexual behavior is influenced by whether or not friends and one's boyfriend/girlfriend would advise condoms.…”

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confidence: 65%

Perceptions of health care services and HIV-related health-seeking behavior among Uganda adolescents

2014

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Youth represent almost half of all new HIV infections globally. Although condom use is an effective method of HIV prevention among sexually active youth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), they face substantial barriers in obtaining condoms in environments where adults hold attitudes condemning premarital sex. More research is needed to better understand the multitude of factors that affect SSA youths' behaviors regarding safe sex practices, including factors that may influence their ability to obtain condoms, and decisions to be tested for HIV. In this study of Uganda youth (n = 1503) from five secondary schools, logistic regression models highlight factors that influence perceptions regarding respect and confidentiality at health centers, condom acquisition, and HIV testing. Family support appears to be an especially important factor that affects youth perceptions about how they will be treated when seeking condoms and HIV testing. Condom acquisition and HIV-testing behaviors are also associated with peer influence, self-esteem, and demographic characteristics, such as age.

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“…Research has also shown that young people who report positive, supportive peer relationships are more likely to engage in positive behaviours themselves (social initiative, self-esteem, empathy) and to follow pro-social norms and at the same time they are also less likely to engage in risk behaviours such as substance use and delinquency (Sun and Shek 2012;Padilla-Walker and Bean 2009). For example, in a US study of gang affiliated Latino youth, those who reported having a good friend who was planning on continuing their post-school education by studying at a 4-year college (university) had lower odds of frequent marijuana and alcohol use (van DommelenGonzalez et al 2015).…”

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Paths to Positive Development: a Model of Outcomes in the New Zealand Youth Transitions Study

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This study examined predictors of positive developmental outcomes, including: life satisfaction; optimism; educational achievement; civic engagement; and positive peer influence; in a sample of young people comprised of a study group (n=593) facing significant challenges and a comparison group (n=778) who were progressing more normatively. The study modelled the demographic, risk, and resource predictors of positive outcomes across both groups, and compared the fit of the model across groups using integrative data analysis techniques. Results suggested that positive outcomes were predicted by: resilience; ethnicity; peer problems; depression age; gender; relationship status; and parental monitoring. Although the study group faced significantly (p<.0001) greater levels of adversity than the comparison group, the fitted model was shown to be equivalent across groups, suggesting that general models of positive developmental outcomes can be applied to vulnerable youth. The model also suggests that the pathways to positive developmental outcomes are complex being influenced by a diverse range of factors and that of these factors, resilience appears to be the most important.

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Negative and positive peer influence: Relations to positive and negative behaviors for African American, European American, and Hispanic adolescents

Cited by 64 publications

References 43 publications

Predictors of Initial Uptake of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Rural Appalachian Young Women

Predictors of Initial Uptake of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Rural Appalachian Young Women

Perceptions of health care services and HIV-related health-seeking behavior among Uganda adolescents

Paths to Positive Development: a Model of Outcomes in the New Zealand Youth Transitions Study

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