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The Long Arm of Community: The Influence of Childhood Community Contexts across the Early Life Course
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Wickrama, K. A. S.; Noh, Samuel – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2010
This study examines the longitudinal effects of childhood community contexts on young adult outcomes. The study uses a sample of 14,000 adolescents (52% female) derived from the 1990 US Census and the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Addhealth). The study examines whether community and family environments exert separate and/or…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Educational Attainment, Young Adults, Adolescents
Community Context of Social Resources and Adolescent Mental Health.
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Wickrama, K. A. S.; Bryant, Chalandra M. – Journal of Marriage and Family, 2003
Investigates cross-level mediational and moderational community and family influences on adolescent depressive symptoms. Findings suggested that the influence of the parent-child relationship on adolescent depressive symptoms is weaker in more adverse communities than in less adverse communities. Findings underscore the importance of placing…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Influence, Depression (Psychology), Mental Health
Community Influence on Adolescent Obesity: Race/Ethnic Differences
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Wickrama, K. A. Thulitha; Wickrama, K. A. S.; Bryant, Chalandra M. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2006
Using a sample of 20,000 adolescents (Add Health data), this study examined the influences of community poverty and race/ethnicity on adolescent obesity. Multilevel analyses revealed strong evidence for the unique influences of community poverty and race/ethnicity on adolescent obesity net of family characteristics. The prevalence of obesity is…
Descriptors: Community Influence, Adolescents, Obesity, Incidence
Community Influence on Precocious Transitions to Adulthood: Racial Differences and Mental Health Consequences
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Wickrama, K. A. S.; Merten, Michael J.; Elder, Glen H., Jr. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2005
The "rush to adulthood" is defined by precocious events that place excessive demands on youth who are not adequately prepared for the responsibilities of adulthood. This study investigates the influence of community disadvantage, family, and race on adolescent precocious life events and depressive symptoms in the transition to adulthood. The…
Descriptors: Race, Intervention, Disadvantaged Youth, Adolescents