Psychosocial correlates of physical dating violence victimization among Latino early adolescents.

This study examined the association between dating violence victimization and psychosocial risk and protective factors among Latino early adolescents. An anonymous, cross-sectional, self-reported survey was administered to a convenience sample of Latino youth (n = 322) aged 11 to 13 residing in suburban Washington, D.C.

A structural model of alcohol use pathways among Latino youth.

Objectives: To determine the pathways to alcohol use among adolescents.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of risk and protective factors among a sample of Latino youth (aged 11-13) was conducted.

Results: Peer norms and school connectedness had direct pathways to alcohol use.

Psychosocial correlates of dating violence victimization among Latino youth.

To examine the association between physical dating violence victimization and risk and protective factors, an anonymous, cross-sectional, self-reported survey was administered to Latino youth (n=446) residing in suburban Washington, DC. Multivariate logistic regression models were constructed, and adjusted OR and 95% CI were examined. Approximately 9% of Latino adolescents reported physical dating violence victimization.

Family involvement, problem and prosocial behavior outcomes of Latino youth.

Objective: To explore the relations between familial factors and behavioral outcomes in Latino adolescents using a youth development framework.

Methods: A convenience sample of Latino youth (n = 446) completed an anonymous survey. Multiple linear regression was used to examine the associations between levels of family involvement and problem and prosocial behavior outcomes.