Substance use disorders are widely recognized as one of the most pressing global public
health problems, and recent research indicates that environmental factors, including access …

Abstract Black emerging adults ages 18–29, particularly those residing in predominantly
black urban communities, are at risk for community violence exposure (CVE). This …

Combining Hofstede's cultural dimensions, value–belief–norm theory, and social exchange
theory, this study explores the impact of individualism and social cohesion on pro …

Family factors and adolescent life satisfaction have profound effects on later behavior. The
present study examined the effects of family cohesion and life satisfaction on internalizing …

Suicide rates among youth are increasing, and African American youth are becoming the
most likely group to die by suicide in the USA. We utilized ecodevelopmental theory to …

We have seen the headlines and read the statistics. Some are true. Some are not. What is
true is that both scholarly and lay persons believe that African American boys are in crisis. A …

Objective: Tobacco and alcohol use by adolescents are major public health concerns in
South Africa. However, the extent to which key psychosocial risk factors for tobacco use and …

US federal housing subsidy programs have the potential to shape mental health outcomes
for millions of low-income residents. Four characteristics of housing can influence mental …

Recent evidence suggests parent-adolescent discrepancies regarding adolescent
disclosure can provide insight into parent-child relations and adolescent adjustment …

Background Youth exposure to community violence (ECV) in the Palestinian society is an
alarming problem. Yet, there is serious scarcity of research on its mental health …