2021
Community Violence Exposure and School Functioning in Youth: Cross-Country and Gender Perspectives
Koposov R, Isaksson J, Vermeiren R, Schwab-Stone M, Stickley A, Ruchkin V. Community Violence Exposure and School Functioning in Youth: Cross-Country and Gender Perspectives. Frontiers In Public Health 2021, 9: 692402. PMID: 34386472, PMCID: PMC8353073, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.692402.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool functioningCommunity violence exposureTeacher Support ScaleClassroom Environment ScaleViolence exposureCommunity violenceSchool ScaleViolent eventsAcademic motivationSchool studentsSchoolsSelf-report surveyCross-country differencesProblem behaviorEnvironment ScaleRole of genderSocial support systemsStudentsPerceptions of safetyGender perspectiveYouthViolenceSupport ScaleGender differencesSample of youth
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
Cross-Cultural Findings on Community Violence Exposure and Internalizing Psychopathology: Comparing Adolescents in the United States, Russia, and Belgium
Schwab-Stone M, Koposov R, Vermeiren R, Ruchkin V. Cross-Cultural Findings on Community Violence Exposure and Internalizing Psychopathology: Comparing Adolescents in the United States, Russia, and Belgium. Child Psychiatry & Human Development 2012, 44: 516-524. PMID: 23129249, DOI: 10.1007/s10578-012-0344-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity violenceViolence exposureCommunity violence exposureCross-cultural differencesViolenceCross-cultural findingsUrban communitiesMore victimizationUnited StatesRussiaAntisocial behaviorComparing AdolescentsCountriesRepresentative sampleSelf-report surveyBelgiumVictimizationSimilar dynamicsMental healthAdolescent mental healthCommunityGenderYear old adolescentsImplicationsFindings
2009
Adolescent suicidal ideation: a comparison of incarcerated and school-based samples
Suk E, van Mill J, Vermeiren R, Ruchkin V, Schwab-Stone M, Doreleijers T, Deboutte D. Adolescent suicidal ideation: a comparison of incarcerated and school-based samples. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2009, 18: 377-383. PMID: 19219647, DOI: 10.1007/s00787-009-0740-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral populationSuicidal ideatorsSuicidal ideationSchool-based sampleMain clinical predictorsMental health characteristicsNon-suicidal youthMethodsThe study sampleGeneral population sampleClinical predictorsLevels of psychopathologyHealth characteristicsAssociated psychopathologySuicidal thoughtsGroup of adolescentsInternalizing problemsPast yearStudy sampleSelf-report surveyHealth assessmentPopulation sampleFrequent problemIdeationPosttraumatic stressAdolescents
2005
Suicidal behaviour in adolescents: Associations with parental marital status and perceived parent–adolescent relationship
Ponnet K, Vermeiren R, Jespers I, Mussche B, Ruchkin V, Schwab-Stone M, Deboutte D. Suicidal behaviour in adolescents: Associations with parental marital status and perceived parent–adolescent relationship. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2005, 89: 107-113. PMID: 16256205, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2005.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParent-adolescent relationshipSelf-harm behaviorsParental marital statusSingle-parent familiesRemarried familiesParent familiesMore suicidal ideationSuicidal behaviorAdolescent suicidal behaviorSchool-based sampleRepresentative school-based sampleSelf-report surveySuicidal ideationRole of genderIntact familiesCross-sectional designAdolescent suicidalityMarital statusEquivocal findingsAdolescentsExternal informationFamily structureIdeationParentsSuicidalityEarly 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 HavenIs Posttraumatic Stress in Youth a Culture-Bound Phenomenon? A Comparison of Symptom Trends in Selected U.S. and Russian Communities
Ruchkin V, Schwab-Stone M, Jones S, Cicchetti DV, Koposov R, Vermeiren R. Is Posttraumatic Stress in Youth a Culture-Bound Phenomenon? A Comparison of Symptom Trends in Selected U.S. and Russian Communities. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2005, 162: 538-544. PMID: 15741471, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.162.3.538.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentComorbidityConnecticutCross-Cultural ComparisonCultural CharacteristicsDepressive DisorderFemaleHealth SurveysHumansLife Change EventsMalePrevalencePsychology, AdolescentRussiaSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsSomatoform DisordersStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPosttraumatic stressPosttraumatic symptomsAdolescent mental health problemsSelf-report surveyMental health problemsCross-cultural applicabilitySignificant interaction effectPsychological consequencesInternalizing psychopathologyComorbid psychopathologyAdolescents 14Symptom levelsCurrent findingsPsychopathologyInteraction effectsSymptom trendsRepresentative sampleSymptom frequencyHealth problemsAdolescentsYouthSymptomsDynamic crossExpectationsStress
2004
Subtypes of self‐esteem and self‐concept in adolescent violent and property offenders
Vermeiren R, Bogaerts J, Ruchkin V, Deboutte D, Schwab‐Stone M. Subtypes of self‐esteem and self‐concept in adolescent violent and property offenders. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2004, 45: 405-411. PMID: 14982253, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2004.00231.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViolent offendingLower academic competenceSelf-report surveyPeer popularityAntisocial adolescentsAcademic competenceAntisocial behaviorFamily acceptanceFuture researchOffendingAdolescentsScientific consequencesProperty offendersOffendersFindingsCompetenceSuch differentiationStudentsConsequencesRepresentative group
2003
Violence Exposure and Substance Use in Adolescents: Findings From Three Countries
Vermeiren R, Schwab-Stone M, Deboutte D, Leckman P, Ruchkin V. Violence Exposure and Substance Use in Adolescents: Findings From Three Countries. Pediatrics 2003, 111: 535-540. PMID: 12612233, DOI: 10.1542/peds.111.3.535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViolence exposureSubstance usePsychosocial health problemsProspective studyHard drug useDrug useHealth problemsAdolescent exposureSubstance abuseUS adolescentsAlcohol useSelf-report surveyCommunity violenceAdolescentsMarijuana useExposureCurrent findingsOwn violent behaviorAdditional researchNew HavenViolent behaviorFindingsSmokingUrban communities
2002
Exposure to Violence and Suicide Risk in Adolescents: A Community Study
Vermeiren R, Ruchkin V, Leckman P, Deboutte D, Schwab-Stone M. Exposure to Violence and Suicide Risk in Adolescents: A Community Study. Research On Child And Adolescent Psychopathology 2002, 30: 529-537. PMID: 12403155, DOI: 10.1023/a:1019825132432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViolence exposureSuicidal behaviorCommunity violenceRepresentative school-based sampleAggressive behaviorSuicidal ideation/Prevalence ratesDepressive symptomsGender-specific influenceDepressive symptomatologySuicidal ideationSchool-based sampleSuicide riskCommunity studySelf-report surveyPrevalenceExposureU.S. communitiesAdolescentsAssociationFurther researchAdolescent sampleSymptomsSymptomatology