Familial predictors of sibling and romantic-partner conflict resolution: Comparing late adolescents from intact and divorced families

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to examine whether predictors of romantic-partner conflict may vary as a function of family structure. Mother-adolescent and father-adolescent conflict resolution behaviors mediated the relationship between interparental and sibling conflict resolution and both mother-adolescent and sibling conflict resolution behaviors mediated the relationship between interparental and romantic-partner conflict resolution behaviors.

Science & research, Research, Interpersonal communication, Domestic relations, Family relations, Interpersonal conflict

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Factors associated with homelessness of adolescents under supervision of the youth protection system

Article Abstract:

The characteristics of two groups of youth under the supervision of the youth protection system are compared based on the presence or absence of periods of homelessness. The results throw light on the factors underlying the shift from 'at risk' to 'homelessness', showing that youths with experience of homelessness are more likely to be placed in substitute home environments and have to be diagnosed with behavioral disorders.

Behavior, Comparative analysis, Homeless youth

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Ecologically based family therapy outcome with substance abusing runaway adolescents

Article Abstract:

A broader range and higher severity of substance-related, mental health and family problems relative to non-runaway youth are reported with the help of runaway youth. Findings from the first randomized clinical trial examining treatment outcome for family therapy with substance abusing runaway youth are reported.

Care and treatment, Methods, Family psychotherapy, Family counseling, Substance abuse, Drug use

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