Gender Differences in Relations among Perceived Family Characteristics and Risky Health Behaviors in Urban Adolescents

Nelson, Kimberly M.; Carey, Kate B.; Scott-Sheldon, Lori A. J.; Eckert, Tanya L.; Park, Aesoon; Vanable, Peter A.; Ewart, Craig K.; Carey, Michael P.

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“…The perception of family environment varied by sex of the adolescent, with daughters indicating higher levels of family conflict and lower levels of family cohesion compared to sons. These findings are consistent with those of other studies [55,56]. According to Nelson et al [56], perceived family characteristics differed by gender; female participants reported higher levels of family conflict and parental monitoring, as well as lower levels of family social support.…”

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“…These findings are consistent with those of other studies [55,56]. According to Nelson et al [56], perceived family characteristics differed by gender; female participants reported higher levels of family conflict and parental monitoring, as well as lower levels of family social support. Female adolescents may experience an increased tendency towards interpersonal connectedness and concern for the well-being of others [55], which may cause them to be more sensitive when observing family processes [52].…”

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Adolescent-to-Parent Violence and Family Environment: The Perceptions of Same Reality?

Ibabe

2019

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The use of several sources of information (parents and children) is scarce in family studies. Child-to-parent violence (CPV) is still considered the most hidden and stigmatized form of family violence. One objective of this study was to analyze the prevalence of child-to-parent violence and perceptions of family environment as a function of the informant (parent or child), child’s sex, and parents’ sex in a community population. The study also aimed to analyze the predictive power of family conflict and aggressive family discipline in child-to-parent violence depending on the informant. A sample of 586 adolescents (49% boys, aged between 12 and 18) and their parents (40%) participated in the study. The Family Environment Scale and the Conflict Tactics Scales were administered. Results showed good consistency between adolescent reports and parent reports for physical CPV, but adolescents perceived worse family environments than their parents. Multiple regression models revealed that aggressive family discipline and family are important risk factors for CPV. Early intervention to prevent CPV is recommended, focused on promoting family relationships and avoiding harsh discipline practices. It is important that parents are able to ask for help when they need it.

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Adolescent-to-Parent Violence and Family Environment: The Perceptions of Same Reality?

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2019

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“…For instance, having a secure attachment to parents and to peers was a protective factor against early alcohol use but only for girls [ 17 ]. Similarly, among girls only, a higher level of perceived parental monitoring was associated with lower odds of early alcohol consumption [ 18 ]. However, for associations related to the other three domains (individual, school and community), too few data exist to draw robust conclusions on gender-related derterminants.…”

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Alcohol consumption in early adolescence: Associations with sociodemographic and psychosocial factors according to gender

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Introduction Early alcohol consumption can irreversible damage the adolescents’ brain and may affect their quality of life. In order to better prevent such a deleterious behaviour, knowing its determinants is needed. So far, only few studies among adolescents aged <15 years exist, of which the majority failed to include gender differences. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate whether gender differences in the association between alcohol use and sociodemographic and psychosocial characteristics among 10-14-year olds exist. Methods Data came from the 2018 Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) study conducted in French-speaking schools of Belgium. The sample analysed here comprised 4,364 10-14-year olds from the Walloon Region. Associations of the recent alcohol consumption (at least one glass during the past month) with sociodemographic and psychosocial characteristics were estimated using gender-stratified multivariable logistic regression modelling. Results Prevalence of early alcohol consumption was 14% (boys: 16%; girls: 12%). Migration status and family affluence scale (FAS) were associated with early alcohol consumption only in boys. Second-generation immigrant boys (vs. natives: OR = 0.66 [0.47–0.92]) and boys from “low” FAS families (vs. “high”: OR = 0.56 [0.32–0.98]) or “medium” FAS (vs. “high”: OR = 0.63 [0.43–0.92]) were less likely to have consumed alcohol in the past month. In both genders, alcohol consumption was positively associated with age and inversely associated with school satisfaction and family support. No association was observed with family structure, peer support and life satisfaction in the multivariable models. Conclusion Our findings showed that gender differences may exist in the determinants of alcohol consumption among young adolescents. They will contribute to the development of public health policies and actions for the most vulnerable adolescents, which should take gender differences into account.

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“…The levels of serum ALT were higher in boys than in girls, which may relate to the differences in muscle mass and endogenous hormone levels (self-undetermined physical and emotional factors) between genders [36][37][38][39]. In this regard, it is well acknowledged that serum concentrations of estradiol are low in preadolescent girls and increase at menarche [40,41]. The age-related hormonal changes could partly account for the ALT levels that we observed between genders.…”

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Prevalence of Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase by Diagnostic Criterion, Age, and Gender among Adolescents

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Gastroenterology Research and Practice

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Background. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity was measured not only to detect liver disease, but also to monitor overall health. The purpose of this study was to obtain the prevalence of elevated ALT levels among adolescents. Methods. In a school-based cross-sectional study, a representative sample was analyzed from 9 middle and high schools in Shenzhen, China, during 2017 to 2018. Elevated ALT was defined as diagnostic criterion I (>30 U/L for boys and >19 U/L for girls) and diagnostic criterion II (>40 U/L). Results. From the adolescent population, a total of 7281 students (boys, 4014, and girls, 3267) aged from 10 to 17 years were collected. The prevalence of elevated ALT was 7.11% (6.88% for boys and 7.41% for girls) by criterion I and 2.72% (3.96% for boys and 1.19% for girls) by criterion II. Based on the Shenzhen census and Chinese national census population, the adjusted prevalence of elevated ALT was 7.65% (boys 7.19% and girls 8.21%) and 6.79% (boys 6.07% and girls 7.56%) by criterion I and 2.85% (boys 4.20% and girls 1.16%) and 2.43% (boys 3.49% and girls 1.29%) by criterion II. For age, the overall trends were increasing progressively, regardless of the use of diagnostic criteria for an elevated ALT activity. Conclusions. This study supplements the gap that the prevalence of elevated ALT levels differed in gender, age, and criteria among adolescents of Shenzhen. We should take the prevalence as a predictor and continue to play a warning and preventive role in preparation for further intervention.

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Gender Differences in Relations among Perceived Family Characteristics and Risky Health Behaviors in Urban Adolescents

Cited by 30 publications

References 41 publications

Adolescent-to-Parent Violence and Family Environment: The Perceptions of Same Reality?

Adolescent-to-Parent Violence and Family Environment: The Perceptions of Same Reality?

Alcohol consumption in early adolescence: Associations with sociodemographic and psychosocial factors according to gender

Prevalence of Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase by Diagnostic Criterion, Age, and Gender among Adolescents

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