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- Title
Rede de apoio, eventos estressores e mau ajustamento na vida de crianças e adolescentes em situação de vulnerabilidade social.
- Authors
ARAUJO DE MORAIS, NORMANDA; KOLLER, SÍLVIA HELENA; RAFFAELLI, MARCELA
- Abstract
Two groups of at risk children and adolescents (N = 98; 11-18 years) were compared in terms of social networks, stressful events, and maladjustment and the moderating effects of social network characteristics (size and proximity) on the association between stressful life events and maladjustment evaluated. G1 consists of street adolescents and G2 of those living with their families. Data were collected using the ecological engagement method and standardized instruments. Results indicated group differences in characteristics of social networks: street adolescents (G1) had more contacts and proximity with friends/neighbors/relatives than youth in family situations (G2). Street adolescents also reported higher levels of stressful events and maladjustment. Family proximity moderated the association between stressful life events and maladjustment, suggesting that social programs should be provided to strengthen vulnerable families.
- Subjects
SOCIAL networks; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation; CHILD psychology; ADOLESCENT psychology
- Publication
Universitas Psychologica, 2012, Vol 11, Issue 3, p779
- ISSN
1657-9267
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.11144/Javeriana.upsy11-3.raee