The Pathways Between Socioeconomic Status and Adolescent Outcomes: A Systematic Review.

Am J Community Psychol

School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.

Published: March 2017

AI Article Synopsis

  • Socioeconomic status (SES) significantly impacts adolescent development, leading to negative outcomes.
  • A systematic review identified 59 studies linking SES to psychosocial challenges, highlighting risk factors like economic stress, home chaos, and community violence.
  • To mitigate these effects, the review suggests targeted interventions addressing these risk factors and their mediators, such as parental mental health and conflict.

Article Abstract

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a significant risk factor for negative adolescent development outcomes. Identifying the pathways between SES and these outcomes may inform interventions for adolescents from this demographic. We conducted a systematic literature review of eight databases for studies investigating pathways between SES and adolescent psychosocial outcomes. A total of 59 articles met inclusion criteria. Significant risk factors identified include economic stress, chaos in the home, and violence in the community. These risk factors appear to be mediated through parent depression, conflict between parents, parenting practices, and adolescent resilience. Interventions focusing on the identified risk factors are recommended.

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