Anticipated Mortality, HIV Vulnerability, and Psychological Distress among Adolescents and Young Adults at Higher and Lower Risk for HIV Infection.

Langer, Lilly M.; Tubman, Jonathan G.; Duncan, Suzanne

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ERIC Number: EJ572847

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Anticipated Mortality, HIV Vulnerability, and Psychological Distress among Adolescents and Young Adults at Higher and Lower Risk for HIV Infection.

Langer, Lilly M.; Tubman, Jonathan G.; Duncan, Suzanne

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v27 n4 p513-38 Aug 1998

Multivariate patterns of associations among psychological distress, anticipated mortality, and perceived vulnerability to HIV among urban multiethnic samples of 120 adolescents in substance-abuse treatment and 222 young adult university students were identified. Implications of the findings for the planning and implementation of effective HIV prevention among high-risk youth are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, College Students, Death, Emotional Disturbances, Ethnic Groups, Higher Education, Multivariate Analysis, Prevention, Program Development, Psychological Needs, Urban Youth, Young Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Research supported in part by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Grant No. AA09583.