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
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
2012
Binge drinking among adolescents in Russia: Prevalence, risk and protective factors
Stickley A, Koyanagi A, Koposov R, McKee M, Roberts B, Murphy A, Ruchkin V. Binge drinking among adolescents in Russia: Prevalence, risk and protective factors. Addictive Behaviors 2012, 38: 1988-1995. PMID: 23384452, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.12.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent binge drinkingBinge drinkingProtective factorsRisk of bingeAdolescent bingeParental warmthFamily environmentDeviant behaviorMarijuana useBingeAlcohol misuseAvailability of alcoholAdolescentsRisk behaviorsDifferent domainsBroader social policyModerate levelsGirlsDrinkingWarmthDetrimental effectsPeersAlcohol environmentRiskSocial
2005
Early to Bed: A Study of Adaptation Among Sexually Active Urban Adolescent Girls Younger Than Age Sixteen
MARTIN A, RUCHKIN V, CAMINIS A, VERMEIREN R, HENRICH CC, SCHWAB-STONE M. Early to Bed: A Study of Adaptation Among Sexually Active Urban Adolescent Girls Younger Than Age Sixteen. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2005, 44: 358-367. PMID: 15782083, DOI: 10.1097/01.chi.0000153226.26850.fd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrban adolescent girlsPsychosocial adaptationSexual activityAdolescent girlsActive urban adolescent girlsActive adolescent girlsPrior sexual intercourseLower school gradesBlack ethnicityHigh riskMultivariate analysisTeenage pregnancyActive girlsSexual intercourseSocioeconomic statusVulnerable populationsSelf-report surveyHealth assessmentGlobal measuresLower scoresGirlsGradeNew Haven