Puberty as a Developmental Context of Risk for Psychopathology

Rudolph, Karen D.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-9608-3_17

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“…Two general theoretical explanations for the increased risk of psychopathology that emerges around puberty have been proposed (see [7] for a review). First, increases in production and circulation of sex-hormones (e.g., DHEA, DHEA-S, estradiol, testosterone, progesterone) may directly influence brain function [8].…”

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Transdiagnostic psychiatric disorder risk associated with early age of menarche: A latent modeling approach

Platt

Colich

McLaughlin

et al. 2017

Comprehensive Psychiatry

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Background Earlier age of pubertal maturation in females is associated with increased risk for mental health problems in adolescence, compared with on-time or later maturation. However, most investigations of pubertal timing and mental health consider risk for individual disorders and fail to account for comorbidity. A latent-modeling approach using a large, nationally representative sample could better explain the transdiagnostic nature of the consequences of early-onset puberty. Methods Data on age of menarche and mental disorders were drawn from a population-representative sample of adolescents (n=4925), ages 13–17. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to fit four latent disorder categories: distress, eating, and externalizing, and fear disorders. Timing of menarche included those with earlier (age <=10, age 11) and later age of onset (age 13, 14+), relative to those with average timing of menarche (age 12). Associations between timing of menarche and latent disorders were estimated in a structural equation model (SEM), adjusted for age, income, race, parent marital status, BMI, and childhood adversity. Results The measurement model evidenced acceptable fit (CFI= 0.91; RMSEA= 0.02). Onset of menarche before age 11 was significantly associated with distress disorders (coefficient=0.096; p<.0001), fear disorders (coefficient=0.09; p<.0001), and externalizing disorders (coefficient=0.039; p=0.049) as compared to on-time or late menarche. No residual associations of early menarche with individual disorders over and above the latent disorders were observed. Conclusion The latent modeling approach illuminated meaningful transdiagnostic psychiatric associations with early timing of menarche. Biological processes initiated at puberty can influence cognitive and affective processes as well as social relationships for adolescents. Under developmentally normative conditions, these changes may be adaptive. However, for those out of sync with their peers, researchers and clinicians should recognize the potential for these processes to influence liability to a broad array of psychopathological consequences in adolescence.

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Transdiagnostic psychiatric disorder risk associated with early age of menarche: A latent modeling approach

Platt

Colich

McLaughlin

et al. 2017

Comprehensive Psychiatry

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“…Across the pubertal transition, adolescents experience substantial changes related to sexual maturation, increases in sexual desire, and increased attention from potential romantic or sexual partners. 23 At the same time, adolescents become acutely attuned to social cues from peers more broadly and highly motivated to engage in behaviors that may be met with social rewards. 9 These processes may be particularly salient for adolescent girls, as early pubertal timing has been linked to peer socialization with more developmentally advanced peers, older relationship partners, and early age of sexual debut.…”

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Adolescent Susceptibility to Peer Influence in Sexual Situations

Widman

Choukas‐Bradley

Helms

et al. 2016

Journal of Adolescent Health

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Purpose One consistent predictor of adolescents’ engagement in sexual risk behavior is their belief that peers are engaging in similar behavior; however, not all youth are equally susceptible to these peer influence effects. Understanding individual differences in susceptibility to peer influence is critical to identifying adolescents at risk for negative health outcomes. The purpose of this project was to identify predictors of susceptibility to peer influence using a novel performance-based measure of sexual risk-taking. Methods Participants were 300 early adolescents (Mage=12.6; 53% female; 44% Caucasian) who completed 1) a pretest assessment of demographics, sexual attitudes, and hypothetical scenarios measuring the likelihood of engaging in sexual risk behavior, and 2) a subsequent experimental procedure that simulated an internet chat room in which youth believed they were communicating with peers regarding these same hypothetical scenarios. In reality, these “peers” were computer-programmed e-confederates. Changes in responses to the sexual scenarios in the private pretest versus during the public chat room provided a performance-based measure of peer influence susceptibility. Results In total, 78% of youth provided more risky responses in the chat room than in pretest. The most robust predictor of this change was gender, with boys significantly more susceptible to peer influence than girls. Significant interactions also were noted, with greater susceptibility among boys with later pubertal development and African American boys. Conclusion Results confirm that not all youth are equally susceptible to peer influence. Consistent with sexual script theory, boys evidence greater susceptibility to social pressure regarding sexual behavior than girls.

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“…For example, adolescents experience the transition into middle school, which is accompanied by new teachers, friends, and school structures (Holas & Huston, 2012). This transition happens conjointly with adolescent pubertal maturation (Rudolph, 2014) and increases in peer influence (Steinberg & Monahan, 2007). Concurrently, parents begin to experience physical and cognitive effects of aging (Lachman 2004).…”

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Adolescent and Parental Contributions to Parent–Adolescent Hostility Across Early Adolescence

Weymouth

Buehler

2015

J Youth Adolescence

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Early adolescence is characterized by increases in parent-adolescent hostility, yet little is known about what predicts these changes. Utilizing a fairly large sample (N = 416, 51% girls, 91% European American), this study examined the conjoint and unique influences of adolescent social anxiety symptoms and parental intrusiveness on changes in parent-adolescent hostility across early adolescence. Higher mother and father intrusiveness were associated with increased mother- and father-adolescent hostility. An examination of reciprocal effects revealed that mother- and father-adolescent hostility predicted increased mother and father intrusiveness. Significant associations were not substantiated for adolescent social anxiety symptoms. These findings suggest that intrusive parenting has important implications for subsequent parent-adolescent interactions and that similar patterns may characterize some aspects of mother- and father-adolescent relationships.

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Puberty as a Developmental Context of Risk for Psychopathology

Cited by 61 publications

References 130 publications

Transdiagnostic psychiatric disorder risk associated with early age of menarche: A latent modeling approach

Transdiagnostic psychiatric disorder risk associated with early age of menarche: A latent modeling approach

Adolescent Susceptibility to Peer Influence in Sexual Situations

Adolescent and Parental Contributions to Parent–Adolescent Hostility Across Early Adolescence

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