Testing a Longitudinal Model of the Influence of Family Problem Factors on High Risk Youths' Troubled Behavior: A Replication and Update

ABSTRACT Using data collected in a study of 163 arrested youths processed at a juvenile assessment center, who entered a home based family intervention project, we test a longitudinal, developmental damage model of the relationships between the youths' family problems (including their abuse experiences) and their drug use and delinquent behavior over time. The hypothesized model, specifying family problems affect the youths' problem behavior at Time 1 and Time 2, was supported by the data, involving both self-reports of physical and sexual abuse and official records of physical and sexual abuse, and neglect. Theoretical and policy implications of the results are drawn.

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