Early Child Adversity and Delinquent Behavior in Foster Care Youth: Do Future Expectations and Sexual Identity Moderate the Mediating Role of Posttraumatic Stress?
Abstract:Purpose: Delinquent adolescent behavior is a significant public health concern for youth who experience early life adversity and complex trauma. The present study explored the longitudinal association between adverse child experiences and future engagement in delinquent behavior.Methods: Using a sample of 1,245 foster youth who are aging out of the child welfare system, mediation, moderation, and moderated mediation analysis was used to test the mechanistic role of post-traumatic stress symptoms and the modera… Show more
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