A Multi-Country Study of Risk and Protective Factors for Emotional and Behavioral Problems Among Early Adolescents

Fine, Shoshanna L.; Musci, Rashelle J.; Bass, Judith K.; Chipeta, Effie; Mafuta, Eric; Pinandari, Anggriyani Wahyu; Wilopo, Siswanto Agus; Zuo, Xianbo; Blum, Robert W.

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.05.002

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“…For example, in many African countries, the collective sense of group belonging and the collaboration between traditional healers and formal medical professionals are multidimensional cultural factors that are directly linked to positive mental health outcomes (Monteiro, 2015). In low-income countries, such as Indonesia, neighborhood cohesion and peer socialization outside of school are directly linked to positive emotional and behavioral mental health for adolescents (Fine et al, 2022). However, more research is needed to determine if these same factors are protective in the presence of ACES in these contexts.…”

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confidence: 99%

Protective factors for adverse childhood experiences: Scoping review and evidence gap map.

Valrie,

Kliewer,

Gary

et al. 2024

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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confidence: 99%

Protective factors for adverse childhood experiences: Scoping review and evidence gap map.

Valrie,

Kliewer,

Gary

et al. 2024

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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“…Previous scholarly endeavors investigating drug abuse in Malawi have predominantly centered on specific cohorts, notably adolescents [ 1 , 2 ] and vulnerable adult populations [ 3 – 5 ] like commercial sex workers, farmers [ 6 , 7 ], HIV/AIDS patients [ 8 ] and casual laborers [ 4 ]. However, the current study represents a notable departure from this established trend, meticulously focusing on an often marginalized and underrepresented segment within the societal framework.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Subsequently, three specific objectives were derived from this aim. These were to (1) elucidate the intricate sociocultural, economic, and environmental determinants contributing to substance abuse among street children in Malawi; (2) conduct an in-depth exploration into the subjective experiences, perceptions, and interpretations of substance abuse among street children within their community context; and (3) delineate the multifaceted interplay between personal experiences, social interactions, and environmental factors shaping the prevalence and persistence of substance abuse among this cohort. To achieve these objectives, the following questions guided the study:…”

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Unraveling substance abuse among Malawian street children: A qualitative exploration

Banda,

Banda

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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This qualitative study adopts a phenomenological and symbolic interactionist approach to comprehensively explore substance abuse among street children in Lilongwe, Malawi. The research aims to uncover the complex sociocultural, economic, and environmental determinants influencing substance abuse within this marginalized cohort. Through in-depth semi-structured interviews, the study engages with street children to understand their subjective experiences, perceptions, and interpretations of substance abuse within their community context. Employing convenience, purposive, and snowball sampling strategies, the research collected data from street children, acknowledging their transient nature and societal challenges. Thematic analysis was conducted on interview transcripts to derive comprehensive insights. Results revealed five key thematic areas: familial absence and emotional void, societal normalization and peer pressure, economic hardships, coping mechanisms, environmental accessibility, and peer influence and belongingness. These themes highlighted the intricate interplay between personal experiences, socio-environmental factors, and peer dynamics, shaping the prevalence and persistence of substance abuse among street children. This study’s implications for practice underscore the need for tailored interventions and support mechanisms addressing substance abuse within this demographic. It emphasizes the urgency for context-specific strategies and policy formulations aimed at ameliorating the challenges faced by street children dealing with substance abuse in Malawi. Ultimately, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of substance abuse among marginalized street children, advocating for compassionate and contextually sensitive interventions within this overlooked drug abusers’ population subset.

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“…Hence, given that many mental health problems and disorders begin in childhood or adolescence [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ], and that mental health problems adversely affect behaviour and academic performance, there has been an increasing acknowledgement worldwide that schools are an important setting for the prevention of mental health problems [ 11 , 12 ]. This has resulted in an increasing number of mental health and wellbeing school interventions in Australia and countries around the globe [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ]; whilst some interventions are broad-based and implemented internationally [ 20 ], most interventions are usually specific to the school setting rather than part of a broader, population-wide mental health initiative, and, as indicated in Liao, et al [ 15 ], are often focussed on mental illness awareness raising and encouraging help seeking rather than emphasising positive mental health and building resilience.…”

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Impact on Students of the Act–Belong–Commit Mentally Healthy Schools Framework

2023

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Schools can have a significant role in affecting the mental health and wellbeing of both students and staff, with considerable implications for society as a whole. Hence, there is a need for school-based interventions to both assist those experiencing mental health problems and to implement activities and policies that facilitate the enhancement and maintenance of good mental health. Unlike most school mental health interventions that are focussed on, and specific to, the school setting, the Act–Belong–Commit Mentally Healthy Schools Framework is based on the principles of the Act–Belong–Commit community-wide general population mental health promotion campaign, which has been adapted to the school setting via the World Health Organisation’s Health Promoting Schools Framework. The Mentally Healthy Schools Framework is a whole-school approach to enhancing both student and staff mental health. This paper reports the findings of a preliminary impact survey administered to students after the adoption of the Framework in a number of primary and secondary schools in Western Australia. Students from two schools that had only recently adopted the Framework completed a “Baseline” questionnaire, and students from three schools that had been implementing the Framework for at least 17 months completed a “Follow-up” questionnaire. The results suggest that the Mentally Healthy Schools Framework, adapted from a community-wide campaign, can have a positive impact on students in terms of increasing openness about mental health, increasing awareness of behaviours conducive to good mental health, and increasing engagement in behaviours to improve their mental health. Such positive impacts have clear implications not only for prevention of mental disorders, but for academic achievement, employment, and overall contribution to society.

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A Multi-Country Study of Risk and Protective Factors for Emotional and Behavioral Problems Among Early Adolescents

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Protective factors for adverse childhood experiences: Scoping review and evidence gap map.

Protective factors for adverse childhood experiences: Scoping review and evidence gap map.

Unraveling substance abuse among Malawian street children: A qualitative exploration

Impact on Students of the Act–Belong–Commit Mentally Healthy Schools Framework

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