2023
Community Violence Exposure and Eating Disorder Symptoms among Belgian, Russian and US Adolescents: Cross-Country and Gender Perspectives
Isaksson J, Isaksson M, Stickley A, Vermeiren R, Koposov R, Schwab-Stone M, Ruchkin V. Community Violence Exposure and Eating Disorder Symptoms among Belgian, Russian and US Adolescents: Cross-Country and Gender Perspectives. Child Psychiatry & Human Development 2023, 1-10. PMID: 37606867, DOI: 10.1007/s10578-023-01590-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity violence exposureMore ED symptomsED symptomsDisorder symptomsViolence exposureEating Disorder SymptomsSelf-reported dataPosttraumatic stressAdverse childhood experiencesComorbid symptomsChildhood experiencesAdolescentsGender differencesPresent cross-sectional studyDifferent culturesUS adolescentsCommon adverse childhood experiencesAnxietySymptomsComorbid conditionsDepressionAssociationGirlsBoysGender perspective
2022
Posttraumatic Stress and Perceived Interpersonal Provocation in Adolescents
Saunderson JM, Stickley A, Sturidsson K, Koposov R, Sukhodolsky DG, Ruchkin V. Posttraumatic Stress and Perceived Interpersonal Provocation in Adolescents. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2022, 38: 3191-3214. PMID: 35613735, PMCID: PMC9850389, DOI: 10.1177/08862605221104525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress symptomsPosttraumatic stressStress symptomsProvocation scenariosPosttraumatic symptomsAggressive responsesPhysical aggressionAttribution of intentionalityInterpersonal provocationPeer provocationHostile intentionsChoice of responseAggressive reactionsAdolescent boysAggressive situationsConflict situationsOpposite patternHigh levelsAdolescentsAggressive behaviorAggressionGirlsDaily lifeBoysDifferent patterns
2021
Risky sexual behaviour among Russian adolescents: association with internalizing and externalizing symptoms
Isaksson J, Westermark C, Koposov R, Stickley A, Ruchkin V. Risky sexual behaviour among Russian adolescents: association with internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Child And Adolescent Psychiatry And Mental Health 2021, 15: 40. PMID: 34372880, PMCID: PMC8353740, DOI: 10.1186/s13034-021-00393-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMultiple binary logistic regression analysisExternalizing symptomsBinary logistic regression analysisMajor health problemLogistic regression analysisSexual behaviorSymptoms of anxietyHIV infectionRisky sexual behaviorRisk markersHealth problemsSymptomsTeenage pregnancyProtective factorsMental wellbeingRegression analysisHigh rateAdolescentsInternalizing symptomsAssociationBoysPregnancyInfectionInternalizingResultsBoys
2015
Binge Drinking and Eating Problems in Russian Adolescents
Stickley A, Koyanagi A, Koposov R, McKee M, Murphy A, Ruchkin V. Binge Drinking and Eating Problems in Russian Adolescents. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2015, 39: 540-547. PMID: 25703623, DOI: 10.1111/acer.12644.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge drinkingOdds ratioCross-sectional school-based surveyLogistic regression analysisSchool-based surveyDepressive symptomsVomiting/Alcohol misuseExcessive eatingEating problemsSuitable interventionsHealth assessmentDrinkingRegression analysisDemographic factorsAdolescentsBingeAdolescent boysRegression modelsGirlsMore researchAssociationBoysDetrimental effectsLaxatives
2014
Loneliness and health risk behaviours among Russian and U.S. adolescents: a cross-sectional study
Stickley A, Koyanagi A, Koposov R, Schwab-Stone M, Ruchkin V. Loneliness and health risk behaviours among Russian and U.S. adolescents: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2014, 14: 366. PMID: 24735570, PMCID: PMC4020347, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-366.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth risk behaviorsSexual risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsSubstance useHigher oddsCross-sectional studyAdolescent health risk behaviorsU.S. adolescentsSchool-based surveyBinge drinkingDepressive symptomsAlcohol consumptionLogistic regressionAdolescent substance useEffective interventionsDemographic characteristicsLifetime useIllicit drugsSexual behaviorHealth assessmentLifetime marijuana useMarijuana useBoysGirlsAdolescents
2013
A Longitudinal Study of Somatic Complaints in Urban Adolescents: The Role of Internalizing Psychopathology and Somatic Anxiety
Ruchkin V, Schwab-Stone M. A Longitudinal Study of Somatic Complaints in Urban Adolescents: The Role of Internalizing Psychopathology and Somatic Anxiety. Journal Of Youth And Adolescence 2013, 43: 834-845. PMID: 23744452, DOI: 10.1007/s10964-013-9966-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSomatic anxietyInternalizing psychopathologySomatic complaintsPersistent somatic complaintsUrban adolescentsTreatment of youthSelf-report surveyInternalizing symptomsCommunity sampleSomatic sensationsAnxietyPsychopathologyLongitudinal studyUrban youthAdolescentsPredictive roleYouthSignificant continuityHigh levelsSomatizationHealth assessmentSocialFrequent associationGirlsBoys
2000
Coping Styles and Psychosomatic Problems: Are They Related?
Ruchkin V, Eisemann M, Hägglöf B. Coping Styles and Psychosomatic Problems: Are They Related? Psychopathology 2000, 33: 235-239. PMID: 10965279, DOI: 10.1159/000029151.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDelinquent subjectsBehaviour/emotional problemsYouth Self-ReportBehavioral avoidanceCoping ScaleEmotional problemsSelf-ReportSomatic problemsPsychosomatic problemsSomatic complaintsMental pathologyJuvenile correctionsPrevious findingsFurther implicationsStyleSecondary schoolsBoysYouthAvoidanceChildrenImplicationsSubjectsSchoolsFindingsRecent studies