The effect of social support on mental and behavioral outcomes among adolescents with parents with HIV/AIDS.
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| Title: | The effect of social support on mental and behavioral outcomes among adolescents with parents with HIV/AIDS. |
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| Authors: | Lee SJ (AUTHOR), Detels R (AUTHOR), Rotheram-Borus MJ (AUTHOR), Duan N (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Oct2007, Vol. 97 Issue 10, p1820-1826. 7p. |
| Subjects: | Parent-teenager relationships, Children of AIDS patients, Social support, Life skills, Behavioral assessment, Adolescent psychology |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: We examined the associations between social support and mental and behavioral outcomes among adolescents whose parents were infected with or died of HIV/AIDS. METHODS: Families (parents who were HIV infected and their adolescent children) were randomly assigned to a coping skills intervention or a standard care group. After completing the intervention, the parents and adolescents were assessed for 2 years. RESULTS: Adolescents who had more social support providers reported significantly lower levels of depression and fewer conduct problems; adolescents who had more negative influence from role models reported more behavior problems. Reductions in depression, multiple problem behaviors, and conduct problems were significantly associated with better social support. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings underscore the complex relations between social support and mental and behavioral outcomes among adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS. Future prevention programs must focus on increasing social support to reduce negative outcomes among adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS as well as the need to reduce influence from negative role models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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