2024
The severity of perceived stress associated with community violence exposure and its role in future posttraumatic stress: findings from a longitudinal study of U.S. adolescents
Isaksson J, Nyman S, Schwab-Stone M, Stickley A, Ruchkin V. The severity of perceived stress associated with community violence exposure and its role in future posttraumatic stress: findings from a longitudinal study of U.S. adolescents. Child And Adolescent Psychiatry And Mental Health 2024, 18: 121. PMID: 39322966, PMCID: PMC11423508, DOI: 10.1186/s13034-024-00813-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorder symptomsPosttraumatic stress disorderViolence exposurePTSD symptom levelsExposed to community violenceLongitudinal study of U.S. adolescentsCommunity violence exposureLevels of perceived stressStudy of U.S. adolescentsAssociated with poor mental healthDegree of perceived stressStress disorderU.S. adolescentsSymptom levelsPosttraumatic stressPoor mental healthCommunity violenceLongitudinal associationsStress severityMental healthSituational factorsLongitudinal studyEarly interventionAdolescentsSymptomsLoneliness and posttraumatic stress in U.S. adolescents: A longitudinal study
Stickley A, Isaksson J, Koposov R, Schwab-Stone M, Sumiyoshi T, Ruchkin V. Loneliness and posttraumatic stress in U.S. adolescents: A longitudinal study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2024, 361: 113-119. PMID: 38852860, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.06.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stressChild post-traumatic stressAssociated with posttraumatic stressPath analysisPost-traumatic stressAssociated with lonelinessSingle-item measureYear 1Single-item questionCPTS-RIU.S. school studentsDegree of lonelinessReaction IndexLongitudinal associationsLongitudinal researchYear 2Assess lonelinessReduce lonelinessLonelinessAdolescentsLongitudinal studySchool studentsU.S. adolescentsTime associationWords
2023
Depressive symptoms and anger and aggression in Russian adolescents
Ruchkin V, Stickley A, Koposov R, Sukhodolsky D, Isaksson J. Depressive symptoms and anger and aggression in Russian adolescents. Child And Adolescent Psychiatry And Mental Health 2023, 17: 130. PMID: 37974287, PMCID: PMC10652468, DOI: 10.1186/s13034-023-00677-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComorbid mental health problemsMental health problemsAnger ruminationComorbid problemsDepressive symptomsTypes of angerAggressive behaviorOvert aggressive behaviorLevel of depressionAggression variablesVerbal aggressionSocial aggressionRussian adolescentsAngerGeneral population sampleDepressive episodeAggressionInconsistent findingsAdolescentsHealth problemsCurrent major depressive episodeSubthreshold depressive symptomsRuminationMajor depressive episodeSignificant depressive episodeCommunity 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 perspectiveBulimia symptoms and anger and aggression among adolescents
Koposov R, Stickley A, Sukhodolsky D, Ruchkin V. Bulimia symptoms and anger and aggression among adolescents. BMC Public Health 2023, 23: 833. PMID: 37147644, PMCID: PMC10161674, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15664-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnger ruminationBulimia symptomsBN symptomsEating Disorder Diagnostic ScaleState-Trait Anger Expression InventoryAggressive behaviorTrait Anger Expression InventoryDisorder Diagnostic ScaleSelf-report scalesAnger Rumination ScaleCommunity-based adolescentsAnger Expression InventoryBulimia nervosa diagnosisTrait Anger ScaleSocial aggressionPhysical aggressionRumination ScaleHigh angerAngerAnger ScaleRuminationAggression scoresDiagnostic ScaleAggressionAdolescents
2022
Memory training with the method of loci for children and adolescents with ADHD—A feasibility study
Ruchkin V, Wallonius M, Odekvist E, Kim S, Isaksson J. Memory training with the method of loci for children and adolescents with ADHD—A feasibility study. Applied Neuropsychology Child 2022, 13: 137-145. PMID: 36344263, DOI: 10.1080/21622965.2022.2141120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMethod of lociPost-intervention ratingsMemory trainingMemory testADHD symptomsLack of motivationLack of routinesADHDPotential distractionDuration of trainingFuture researchParticipantsDistractionTrainingAdolescentsChildrenDay lifeQualitative dataContent analysisMotivationPeersParentsRatingsBaseline levelsInterventionPosttraumatic 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 symptomsAssociationBoysPregnancyInfectionInternalizingResultsBoysNon-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Incarcerated Adolescents: Prevalence, Personality, and Psychiatric Comorbidity
Koposov R, Stickley A, Ruchkin V. Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Incarcerated Adolescents: Prevalence, Personality, and Psychiatric Comorbidity. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2021, 12: 652004. PMID: 34093271, PMCID: PMC8170036, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.652004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-traumatic stress disorderPsychiatric comorbiditySuicidal ideationNon-Suicidal Self-InjuryPrevious suicidal ideationIncarcerated adolescentsCommunity violence exposureRisk groupsNSSI groupSelf-report questionnairesPsychiatric interviewExtensive psychiatric comorbiditySelf-reported problemsStudy participantsSelf-InjuryStress disorderHistory of NSSIViolence exposureNSSIComorbiditiesMale adolescentsAdolescentsHigh rateSuicide methodsIdeation
2019
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Community Violence Exposure in Russian Adolescents
Stickley A, Koposov R, Koyanagi A, Oh H, Ruchkin V. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Community Violence Exposure in Russian Adolescents. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2019, 36: np9738-np9756. PMID: 31288607, DOI: 10.1177/0886260519861651.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity violence exposureAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptomsHyperactivity disorder symptomsADHD symptomsDisorder symptomsViolence exposureHigher ADHD symptomsADHD groupADHD boysADHD statusInattention scalePsychological outcomesRole of genderPeer relationsRussian adolescentsComorbid psychopathologyDifficulties QuestionnaireCommunity violenceDevelopmental disordersAdolescentsFuture researchViolence victimizationVictimizationChildrenWitnessingAttention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and future expectations in Russian adolescents
Stickley A, Koposov R, Kamio Y, Takahashi H, Koyanagi A, Inoue Y, Yazawa A, Ruchkin V. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and future expectations in Russian adolescents. ADHD Attention Deficit And Hyperactivity Disorders 2019, 11: 279-287. PMID: 30852726, DOI: 10.1007/s12402-019-00292-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderDeficit/hyperactivity disorderNegative future expectationsADHD statusHyperactivity disorderRussian adolescentsTeacher-reported ADHD symptomsFuture expectationsDifferent life domainsSchool-based sampleADHD symptomsRisky health behaviorsEducational expectationsLife domainsAdolescentsFuture outcomesCurrent studyAdolescenceHealth behaviorsExpectationsDisordersRegression analysisResearch gapResearchADHD and depressive symptoms in adolescents: the role of community violence exposure
Stickley A, Koposov R, Koyanagi A, Inoue Y, Ruchkin V. ADHD and depressive symptoms in adolescents: the role of community violence exposure. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology 2019, 54: 683-691. PMID: 30706080, DOI: 10.1007/s00127-019-01662-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderDepressive symptomsCommunity violence exposureADHD symptomsViolence exposureCommunity violenceEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleEarly therapeutic interventionCo-occurring depressionLogistic regression analysisMultivariable analysisUnivariable analysisTherapeutic interventionsSymptomsVictims of violenceHyperactivity disorderDepressionNon-ADHD adolescentsHealth assessmentRegression analysisAdolescentsExposureOddsCurrent studyAssociation
2018
The danger of being inattentive – ADHD symptoms and risky sexual behaviour in Russian adolescents
Isaksson J, Stickley A, Koposov R, Ruchkin V. The danger of being inattentive – ADHD symptoms and risky sexual behaviour in Russian adolescents. European Psychiatry 2018, 47: 42-48. PMID: 29100171, DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.09.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHyperactivity/impulsivity symptomsConduct problemsRussian adolescentsRisky sexual behaviorImpulsivity symptomsADHD symptomsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptomsSubstance useHyperactivity/impulsivityHyperactivity disorder symptomsDifferent parenting stylesInattention symptomsParenting stylesDisorder symptomsTeacher ratingsPerception of riskSexual behaviorBinge drinkingAdolescentsPrior researchRisk perceptionOrganizing behaviorInattentionDetrimental outcomesCohort sample
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
2011
Exposure to Community Violence, Psychopathology, and Personality Traits in Russian Youth
Koposov R, Ruchkin V. Exposure to Community Violence, Psychopathology, and Personality Traits in Russian Youth. Depression Research And Treatment 2011, 2011: 909076. PMID: 21826266, PMCID: PMC3151519, DOI: 10.1155/2011/909076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity violence exposurePersonality traitsCommunity violenceViolence exposureInner-city youthSevere problem behaviorPosttraumatic stressConduct problemsTraumatic eventsInternalizing psychopathologyRussian adolescentsHarm avoidanceProblem behaviorPsychopathologyHigh levelsPrevious researchRole of factorsPersonalityYouthRussian youthViolenceSpecific typesVictimizationAdolescentsTraits
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
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