Teen Pregnancy, Depression, and Substance Abuse: The Conditioning Effect of Deviant Peers

Walker, D’Andre; Holtfreter, Kristy

doi:10.1080/01639625.2019.1666610

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“…Numerous studies have shown that deviant peer affiliation is a crucial predictor of adolescent deviant behavior [ 62 , 94 ]. Social learning theory suggests that adolescents learn more risk-taking behavior through observation and imitation when socializing with deviant peers [ 5 , 81 , 86 ]. Specifically, adolescents may be pressured by their peers to conform to deviant peer norms [ 55 ].…”

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Longitudinal association between interparental conflict and risk-taking behavior among Chinese adolescents: testing a moderated mediation model

Dou

Wang

et al. 2023

Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health

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Background The interparental conflict has been associated with an increased adolescents’ engagement in risk-taking behaviors. However, few studies have examined the potential mediation of deviant peer affiliation and the potential moderation of school climate. Grounded in the ecological system theory, this study aimed to explore the mediating role of deviant peer affiliation and the moderating role of school climate between the association of interparental conflict and risk-taking behavior. Methods This study conducted a longitudinal design (3 time points, 3 months apart) with the sample comprising 550 middle school students in southeastern China (52.91% males; mean age at Time 1 = 15.37). The performed measurements encompassed interparental conflict (T1), deviant peer affiliation (T2), school climate (T3), risk-taking behavior (T1/T2/T3), and demographic information. Results The moderated mediation model revealed that after controlling for T1/T2 risk-taking behavior, T1 interparental conflict was longitudinally and positively correlated with T3 risk-taking behavior through T2 deviant peer affiliation. Furthermore, moderated mediation analysis demonstrated that a positive school climate ameliorated the adverse impact of deviant peer affiliation on risk-taking behavior, thereby mitigating the indirect effect of interparental conflict on risk-taking behavior among adolescents. Conclusions Our findings propose a nuanced explanation of the processing mechanisms between interparental conflict and risk-taking behaviors among Chinese adolescents. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

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Longitudinal association between interparental conflict and risk-taking behavior among Chinese adolescents: testing a moderated mediation model

Dou

Wang

et al. 2023

Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health

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“…DPA is adolescents' selective association with peers who violate rules, social ethics, and laws (Rudolph et al, 2014) and is a risk factor for increased risktaking behavior among adolescents (Dou et al, 2020;McCoy et al, 2017). Social learning theory suggests that adolescents learn more risk-taking behavior through observation and imitation when socializing with deviant peers (Thompson et al, 2020;Walker & Holtfreter, 2019). Furthermore, adolescents obtain support and defend their high position in the deviant peer's status hierarchy by showing risk-taking behavior, such as smoking and alcohol use (Daspe et al, 2019).…”

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“…In contrast, a low-level school climate adversely affects adolescents' behavior development (Yang et al, 2020). Although several studies have great implications on how a single ecosystem (i.e., family, peer, school) affects risk-taking behavior among adolescents (Chen et al, 2020;Davies et al, 2018;Walker & Holtfreter, 2019), little empirical evidence explains the underlying mechanism of risk-taking behavior from a multiple ecological systems perspective (Bronfenbrenner, 1979). Hence, this study constructed a moderated mediation model based on ecological system theory in a sample of Chinese high school students to explore the risk transmission path by which IPC affects adolescent risk-taking behavior, the mediating role of DPA, and the moderating role of school climate.…”

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Longitudinal association between interparental conflict and risk-taking behavior among Chinese adolescent: Testing a moderated mediation model

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Dou²,

Wang³

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Objective: Grounded in ecological system theory , this study considers the longitudinal association between interparental conflict (IPC) and risk-taking behavior among adolescents and investigates the underlying mediating and moderating mechanisms. Background: IPC has been shown to have a detrimental impact on adolescent behavior development. However, little is known about the processing mechanisms underlying the association of IPC and risk-taking behavior from an ecosystem perspective. Method: This study conducted a longitudinal design (3 time points, 3 months apart) with the sample comprising 550 middle school students in southeastern China (52.91% males; mean age at Time 1 = 15.37). The performed measurements encompassed IPC (T1), deviant peer affiliation (T2), school climate (T3), risk-taking behavior (T1/T2/T3), and demographic information. Results: The moderated mediation model revealed that after controlling for T1/T2 risk-taking behavior, T1 IPC was longitudinally and positively correlated with T3 risk-taking behavior through T2 deviant peer affiliation. Furthermore, the indirect effect of T2 deviant peer affiliation was significantly stronger under a low-level T3 school climate. Conclusion: Adolescent risk-taking behavior is the joint effect of risk factors from multiple microsystems. Specifically , IPC is associated with higher levels of deviant peer affiliation, which, in turn, are associated with more risk-taking behavior. Moreover, the negative school climate serves as a risk factor to enhance the adverse impact of deviant peer affiliation on adolescents' risk-taking behavior.

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“…This may also lead to ill health and a cycle of poverty (Abebe et al 2020 :1; Mann et al 2020 :312). A study by Walker and Holfreter ( 2021 :299) indicates that teenage pregnancy is also a notable predictor of depression, alcohol and substance abuse. Wong et al ( 2020 :156) add that teenage mothers have a significantly higher rate of depression and anxiety during pregnancy than mothers aged 20–34 years.…”

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Exploring the psychosocial challenges faced by pregnant teenagers in Ditsobotla subdistrict

Ntshayintshayi

Sehularo

Mokgaola

et al. 2022

Health SA Gesondheid

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This study explores and describes the psychosocial challenges faced by pregnant teenagers in the Ditsobotla subdistrict. Setting:The study was conducted in three health centres in the Ditsobotla subdistrict.Methods: A qualitative-exploratory-descriptive and contextual research design was used. Non-probability purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to select the participants. Semistructured individual interviews through WhatsApp video calls were used to collect data, which were analysed using conventional content analysis.Results: Three themes emerged from the findings of the study, namely psychological challenges, social challenges and suggestions to address psychosocial challenges faced by pregnant teenagers. Conclusion:The findings established that pregnant teenagers in the Ditsobotla subdistrict are faced with psychosocial challenges which negatively impact their psychological health and social life. Suggestions made in this study have the potential to improve the psychosocial well-being of pregnant teenagers in the Ditsobotla subdistrict if implemented. Contributions:The findings of this study provide important information that may be used to improve the psychosocial well-being of pregnant teenagers in the Ditsobotla subdistrict.

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Teen Pregnancy, Depression, and Substance Abuse: The Conditioning Effect of Deviant Peers

Cited by 17 publications

References 59 publications

Longitudinal association between interparental conflict and risk-taking behavior among Chinese adolescents: testing a moderated mediation model

Longitudinal association between interparental conflict and risk-taking behavior among Chinese adolescents: testing a moderated mediation model

Longitudinal association between interparental conflict and risk-taking behavior among Chinese adolescent: Testing a moderated mediation model

Exploring the psychosocial challenges faced by pregnant teenagers in Ditsobotla subdistrict

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