Peer Relations and Chinese-Canadian Delinquency

Wong, Siu Kwong

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“…In line with the literature, we hypothesized significant gender differences on peer attachment, with females being more attached to their peers than their male counterparts (e.g., Gullone and Robinson 2005;Henrich et al 2001;Nada Raja et al 1992;Nelis and Rae 2009;Richards et al 2010;Ruijten et al 2011;Song et al 2009;Sund and WichstrØm 2002). Unlike for gender, we could not make any specific hypothesis regarding age differences, given the contradictory results reported in the literature (e.g., Elmore and Huebner 2010;Gallego et al 2011;Gullone and Robinson 2005;Paterson et al 1994;Wong 1998).…”

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“…Furthermore, studies examining correlations between peer attachment and age as well as crosssectional comparisons of attachment levels reported by individuals of different ages have produced inconsistent findings, with some studies documenting a positive relationships between age and attachment (e.g., Gallego et al 2011;Gullone and Robinson 2005), some studies reporting a negative link (e.g., Elmore and Huebner 2010;Ma and Huebner 2008), and other studies reporting the lack of a significant association (e.g., Paterson et al 1994;Wong 1998). More specifically, inconsistent results were found in each age group examined in the various studies: age range 8-15 years (Elmore and Huebner 2010;Gullone and Robinson 2005;Nickerson and Nagle 2004); and age range 13-19 years (Gallego et al 2011;Paterson et al 1994;San Martini et al 2009;Wilkinson 2008, study 1;.…”

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Peer Attachment: A Meta-analytic Review of Gender and Age Differences and Associations with Parent Attachment

Gorrese

Ruggieri

2012

J Youth Adolescence

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In adolescence, peers represent key actors within individual social network. Given the relevance of peer connections and the growing literature examining them, the purpose of this article was to review, through a meta-analytic approach, studies on adolescent and youth peer relationships within the theoretical framework of attachment. First, we synthesized results of 44 studies focused on relationships between parent and peer attachment. Second, we summarized findings of 54 studies reporting gender differences on peer attachment. Third, we computed an overall effect for age differences on peer attachment documented in 19 studies. Main findings highlighted that parent attachment is moderately correlated to peer attachment; that females were significantly more attached to their peers than males; and that the correlation between age and peer attachment was not significant. This set of findings was confirmed examining both overall peer attachment as well as specific dimensions of attachment, such as trust and communication. Furthermore, since a significant heterogeneity was found across studies, we tested the effects of various categorical (i.e., year and language of publication, country, attachment measure) and continuous (i.e., mean age and percentage of females of the sample, number of items of the peer attachment scale) moderators related to characteristics of the study samples and designs. Implications of these findings for future research are discussed. A focus on cultural dimensions and on peer attachment processes would be worthwhile to address relevant research questions: How do peer relationships progressively become mature attachment relationships? How is this process shaped for individuals with different parent attachment histories?

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Peer Attachment: A Meta-analytic Review of Gender and Age Differences and Associations with Parent Attachment

Gorrese

Ruggieri

2012

J Youth Adolescence

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“…As mentioned previously, the standard deviations of the social support measures were low, and this might help explain the lack of a significant relationship with the dependent variable. Other research has reported significant associations between delinquency and poor relationships between adolescents and parents and peers (Agnew, 2005;Barnes & Farrell, 1992;Cullen, 1994;Rutter, Giller, & Hagell, 1998;Wong, 1998;Wright & Cullen, 2001).…”

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Explaining the Link Between Race and Violence With General Strain Theory

Hoskin

2011

Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice

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General strain theory predicts that race-related discrimination will raise the risk of serious violent offending. Data from a sample of African American students from The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health are analyzed to test the hypothesis. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that, net of controls, perceiving that students at school are prejudiced was positively associated with seriously injuring at least one person in the past year. Several of the control measures were also found to predict violent behavior, providing partial support for general strain theory.

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“…Social support and attachment are crucial for mental health and acculturation ( 47 - 50 ). For example, it is reported that social support from peers has a positive relationship with health-related quality of life ( 51 ), mental health ( 47 ), self-esteem ( 52 ), less internalizing problems ( 53 ), and social anxiety ( 54 ) among immigrant adolescents.…”

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The effects of perceived discrimination, social support and ethnic identity on mental health of immigrant adolescents

Ergin

2021

Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology

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Background: The number of immigrants has been increasing. Immigrant adolescents experience an acculturation process that affects particularly their ethnic identity, perceived discrimination, and relationships with their peers, which would have significant impact on their mental health. The ethnic composition of social environments might affect this relationship. Objective: The main purpose of the current research is to examine the effect of peer attachment, social support, ethnic identity, and perceived discrimination on immigrant adolescents' mental health. Method: The sample included 226 Syrian immigrants (Xāge= 13.31, SD=1.67, 70.8 % girls). Adolescents live in a homogenous social environment where proportion of Syrian is higher. Two hierarchical regression models were used to predict depression and emotional problems. In both models, the predictive roles of social and psychological factors were examined in separate steps. Results: The regression analysis results for depression emphasized peer attachment, social support, and ethnic identity did not affect the depression after controlling the effect of emotional problems. Similarly, regression analysis results for emotional problems showed that peer attachment, social support, and ethnic identity did not affect depression after controlling the effect of emotional problems. The results also revealed that perceived discrimination was a risk factor for both depression and emotional problems. Conclusions:The results underlined the importance of psychological variables on immigrant adolescents' depression. Past research emphasized that ethnic identity and peer support had a buffering effect on mental health. The current study participants were living in a different area where they attended schools for only immigrants. The social environment was totally different from the host culture. These reasons may account for why social support from ethnic peers and ethnic identity development did not emerge as a protective factor in the present study. The results will further be discussed in terms of the importance of interaction between ethnic and host culture.

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Peer Relations and Chinese-Canadian Delinquency

Cited by 16 publications

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Peer Attachment: A Meta-analytic Review of Gender and Age Differences and Associations with Parent Attachment

Peer Attachment: A Meta-analytic Review of Gender and Age Differences and Associations with Parent Attachment

Explaining the Link Between Race and Violence With General Strain Theory

The effects of perceived discrimination, social support and ethnic identity on mental health of immigrant adolescents

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