Applying Problem Behavior Theory in a Developing Arabic Country

EL-Shenawy, Omnia; Shehata, Abdel-Moneim

doi:10.1177/2158244014521819

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“…Hence, models risk, vulnerability risk and behaviour risk variables were significantly associated with substance use, whilst none of the protective factors remained statistically significant. This finding is in contrast with other studies (El-Shenawy & Shehata, 2014;Ndugwa et al, 2011;Vazsonyi et al, 2010), however, these studies focused on problem behaviour and not substance use as the outcome variable.…”

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Prevalence, risk and protective factors of substance use amongst adolescents living in peri‐urban communities in Abuja, Nigeria

Shuaibu,

Abdul Rahman,

Zulkefli

2023

Infant and Child Development

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Adolescents living in peri‐urban communities are more vulnerable to risky behaviours such as substance use. This was a cross‐sectional study carried out to determine the prevalence, risk and protective factors of adolescent substance use in peri‐urban communities in Abuja. Data on lifetime and current substance use were collected using the Youth Risk Behaviour Survey Instrument. Data on risk and protective factors of adolescent substance use, based on the Problem Behaviour Theory, were also collected. Using the SPSS software, descriptive analysis was conducted to summarise the data. Bivariate analysis was conducted using chi‐square and independent t‐tests, and multivariate analysis was conducted using logistic regression. A p‐value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The prevalence of lifetime substance use was 22.8%, whilst current substance use was 18.5%. The consumption of mixed drinks was the most currently used form substance at 8.1%, followed by alcohol (5.7%) and shisha (4.7%). Multivariate analysis showed that self‐esteem (0.007), delinquency (p < 0.001) and parent alcohol use (p = 0.045) were independently associated with adolescent substance use. There is a high prevalence of substance use amongst adolescents living in peri‐urban communities in Abuja, Nigeria, as well as a new pattern of substance use consumption. The findings showed that some risk factors identified by the problem behaviour theory were independently associated with adolescent substance use, whilst the protective factors were not. There is a dire need for adolescent substance use interventions in peri‐urban communities that addresses certain risk factors.

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Prevalence, risk and protective factors of substance use amongst adolescents living in peri‐urban communities in Abuja, Nigeria

Shuaibu,

Abdul Rahman,

Zulkefli

2023

Infant and Child Development

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“…In conclusion, our results suggest that adolescents' involvement in problem behavior in different cultures is independent of where they live and is under the influence of the same individual and social factors (87). Our results add to the sparse literature on problem behavior among adolescents of low industrial and low economic countries like Iran.…”

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The Explanation of Adolescent Delinquent Behaviors Based on Jessor's Problem Behavior Theory (PBT) in Iran: The Role of Individual Vulnerability, Opportunity Risk Availability, and Perceived Support

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This study tested the generality of Problem Behavior Theory (PBT) in explaining adolescents' problem behavior in Iran. Data were collected from 392 adolescents (Mage = 15.97, SD = 1.12, 55.4% girls) who completed the Adolescent Health and Development Questionnaire (AHDQ) to assess the individual vulnerability, opportunity risk availability, perceived support, and delinquent behaviors. Results indicated that individual vulnerability and opportunity risk availability had a significant relationship with delinquent behaviors and a significant interaction with perceived support in their influence on delinquent behaviors. Further, perceived support was negatively associated with delinquent behaviors. Our results were consistent with PBT's explanatory model for adolescents' problem behavior in Western countries and are informative about problem behavior involvement among Iranian adolescents and the design of interventions.

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“…Teenagers' participation in problem behaviour varied significantly depending on psychosocial protective and risk factors. (El-Shenawy& Shehata, 2014). While El-Shenawy& Shehata (2014) looked into if problem behaviour could be used to explain problem behaviour in the Egyptian adolescent population, the current study used problem behaviour to see if there were connections between family stressors, identity crisis and antisocial behaviour in Nairobi County's secondary schools.…”

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Prevalence of Antisocial Behavior among Secondary School Students in Nairobi City County

Ndehi,

Ndung’u,

Nyagah

2023

IJP

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine how common antisocial behavior is among secondary school students in Nairobi City County. Methodology: The study employed a parallel convergent mixed-method design with a target population of 38,641 adolescents, parents, and teachers in Nairobi County secondary schools. Quantitative Data was collected from 398 adolescents in forms 2 and 3 via random sampling. All school categories were represented through cling cluster sampling, while simple random sampling selected respondents within each school. Qualitative data was purposively obtained from 10 students, 10 parents, and 10 teachers. Proven psychometric tools like Assessment of identity Development in Adolescence, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, Children’s Perception of Inter-Parental Conflict Scale, and Dhaka Stress Scale-Adolescent collected quantitative data. Pearson coefficient correlations were calculated using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25) to explore relationships between variables. Findings: Based on this analysis, this study revealed the prevalence of moderate to severe antisocial behaviour in at least half of the adolescents in Nairobi. This is, however, not unique to the county. In attempting to explain the causes of antisocial behaviour among adolescents using the Problem Behaviour Theory by Jessor, et al. (2004), many scholars have witnessed it as a worldwide phenomenon. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended for the involvement of counselling professionals in the screening and treatment. The Ministry of Education must also undertake the task of harmonizing the school curriculum. By doing so, the curriculum can be developed into a well-balanced and comprehensive framework that promotes a healthier learning environment for students.

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Applying Problem Behavior Theory in a Developing Arabic Country

Cited by 6 publications

References 27 publications

Prevalence, risk and protective factors of substance use amongst adolescents living in peri‐urban communities in Abuja, Nigeria

Prevalence, risk and protective factors of substance use amongst adolescents living in peri‐urban communities in Abuja, Nigeria

The Explanation of Adolescent Delinquent Behaviors Based on Jessor's Problem Behavior Theory (PBT) in Iran: The Role of Individual Vulnerability, Opportunity Risk Availability, and Perceived Support

Prevalence of Antisocial Behavior among Secondary School Students in Nairobi City County

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