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The Pathways Between Socioeconomic Status and Adolescent Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Devenish Bethany,
Hooley Merrilyn,
Mellor David
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
american journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.113
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1573-2770
pISSN - 0091-0562
DOI - 10.1002/ajcp.12115
Subject(s) - socioeconomic status , psychosocial , psychological intervention , health psychology , psychology , psychological resilience , poison control , public health , clinical psychology , medicine , environmental health , psychiatry , population , social psychology , nursing
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.