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Publication Date: 2021-Apr
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Vicarious Family Health Strain and Juvenile Delinquency
Grosholz, Jessica M.; Isom Scott, Deena A.; Semenza, Daniel C.; Fleck, Alexandra M.
Youth & Society, v53 n3 p486-511 Apr 2021
Research finds that vicarious strain significantly predicts juvenile delinquency. However, no studies have examined the influence of vicarious health strain on youth behavior despite the fact that when individuals directly experience poor health, there is a greater likelihood of crime and delinquency. Using a sample of youth from the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN) data, we assess the associations between vicarious family health strain (both mental and physical) and juvenile delinquency. We find that vicarious physical health strain is not associated with juvenile delinquency. However, vicarious mental health strain is significantly associated with violent juvenile offending. Based on the results, we highlight various avenues for future research that continues to investigate the link between health and crime.
Descriptors: Family Problems, Physical Health, Mental Health, Chronic Illness, Stress Variables, Delinquency, Violence, Drug Use, Depression (Psychology), Youth, Longitudinal Studies, Correlation
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois (Chicago)
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