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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between community violence exposure, depression and aggression in Haitian American Adolescents. A total of 106 participants completed three self-report questionnaires assessing rates of community violence exposure, depression, and aggression. It was found that community violence exposure and depression and aggression were strongly correlated. No gender differences were found between boys’ and girls’ rates on the three variables. There was an association between community violence exposure, somatic complaints, negative self-evaluation, and hostility for both boys and girls. In addition, girls demonstrated an additional association between community violence exposure and dysphoria, anger, which was not expected. The study is useful in contributing to the limited research done with Haitian American adolescents. Ecological and social learning theories were applied to conceptualize the findings and provide insight for further research and implications for clinicians and policy makers.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2013.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 63-69).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Ashley Valle-Zayas. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- E184.H27 V35 2013_ValleZayasAshley ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- E184.H27 V35 2013 ( lcc )
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