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Behavioural problems of adolescents in secure residential youth care: Gender differences and risk factors

Authors :
Gutterswijk, Raymond V.
Kuiper, Chris H.Z.
van der Horst, Frank C.P.
Jongerling, Joran
Harder, Annemiek T.
Prinzie, Peter
Gutterswijk, Raymond V.
Kuiper, Chris H.Z.
van der Horst, Frank C.P.
Jongerling, Joran
Harder, Annemiek T.
Prinzie, Peter
Source :
Child and Family Social Work vol.28 (2023) nr.2 p.454-468 [ISSN 1356-7500]
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Adolescents in secure residential care mostly suffer from serious behavioural problems, often accompanied by trauma and adverse family circumstances. This paper presents findings of a comparison of behavioural problems and risk factors of 255 boys and girls (aged 12 to 18 years) in secure residential care in the Netherlands and their association with behavioural problems. A cross-sectional design and standardized questionnaires were used to measure behavioural problems and individual and familial risk factors. By using independent-sample t tests, the severity of these factors in boys and girls was compared, and by using structural equation modelling (SEM), associations between these factors and behavioural problems were investigated. The findings of the study show that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, maladaptive emotion regulation, impaired perceived competence and internalizing behavioural problems were more severe in girls than in boys. Boys experienced more severe externalizing behavioural problems and more family problems than girls. Maladaptive emotion regulation, PTSD symptoms, perceived competence and parenting problems were related to behavioural problems. The results indicate that treatment for girls should address PTSD symptoms, perceived competence and maladaptive emotion regulation and that extra attention for family problems in the treatment of boys is warranted.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
Child and Family Social Work vol.28 (2023) nr.2 p.454-468 [ISSN 1356-7500]
Notes :
DOI: 10.1111/cfs.12976, Child and Family Social Work vol.28 (2023) nr.2 p.454-468 [ISSN 1356-7500], English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1350405621
Document Type :
Electronic Resource