2023
Longitudinal Associations Between Community Violence Exposure and Mental Health Problems in Inner-City Youth: Ethnicity and Gender Perspectives
Ruchkin V, Isaksson J, Stickley A, Schwab-Stone M. Longitudinal Associations Between Community Violence Exposure and Mental Health Problems in Inner-City Youth: Ethnicity and Gender Perspectives. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2023, 38: 8619-8644. PMID: 36915222, PMCID: PMC10326367, DOI: 10.1177/08862605231158754.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health problemsCommunity violence exposureHealth problemsLongitudinal associationsViolence exposureDegree of severityYear 1Self-reported informationYear 2Ethnic groupsGender-specific responsesEthnic backgroundSocio-economic statusEarly preventionMultivariate analysisTimely recognitionTraumatic exposureDifferent ethnic backgroundsIntervention strategiesInner-city youthSimilar degreePosttraumatic stressExposureSimilar fashionRepresentative sample
2019
Risk Factors Associated with Alcohol Use in Early Adolescence among American Inner-City Youth: A Longitudinal Study
Isaksson J, Sjöblom S, Schwab-Stone M, Stickley A, Ruchkin V. Risk Factors Associated with Alcohol Use in Early Adolescence among American Inner-City Youth: A Longitudinal Study. Substance Use & Misuse 2019, 55: 358-366. PMID: 31686574, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2019.1671867.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Risk and protective factors for peer victimization: a 1-year follow-up study of urban American students
Karlsson E, Stickley A, Lindblad F, Schwab-Stone M, Ruchkin V. Risk and protective factors for peer victimization: a 1-year follow-up study of urban American students. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2013, 23: 773-781. PMID: 24346176, DOI: 10.1007/s00787-013-0507-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA 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
2008
Adolescents in Transition: School and Family Characteristics in the Development of Violent Behaviors Entering High School
Frey A, Ruchkin V, Martin A, Schwab-Stone M. Adolescents in Transition: School and Family Characteristics in the Development of Violent Behaviors Entering High School. Child Psychiatry & Human Development 2008, 40: 1-13. PMID: 18574687, DOI: 10.1007/s10578-008-0105-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool attachmentAcademic motivationParental controlAggressive beliefsTeacher supportSchool climateViolence exposureViolent delinquencyInner-city adolescentsPredictors of engagementHigh schoolNegative behaviorsProblematic behaviorsNegative outcomesCommunity violencePositive perceptionsSchool factorsFamily characteristicsNegative perceptionsAdolescentsPerceptionFamily involvementMotivationHealth assessment surveyViolent behavior
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
2003
The Protective Effects of Religiousness and Parent Involvement on the Development of Conduct Problems Among Youth Exposed to Violence
Pearce M, Jones S, Schwab‐stone M, Ruchkin V. The Protective Effects of Religiousness and Parent Involvement on the Development of Conduct Problems Among Youth Exposed to Violence. Child Development 2003, 74: 1682-1696. PMID: 14669889, DOI: 10.1046/j.1467-8624.2003.00631.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research