Examining the impact of sociocultural influences, psychosocial stressors, and cognitive vulnerabilities on development of depressive symptoms in Hispanic adolescents
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Cara C. Young, PhD, RN, FNP-C, email: cyoung@mail.nur.utexas.edu, faculty page: http://www.utexas.edu/nursing/faculty/profiles/youngc/
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The purpose of this study was to examine individual- and contextual- level factors associated with the development of depressive symptoms in Hispanic adolescents in order to identify salient risk factors to target in the construction of culturally relevant prevention and treatment interventions.
The Sigma Theta Tau International grant application that funded this research, in whole or in part, was completed by the applicant and peer-reviewed prior to the award of the STTI grant. No further peer-review has taken place upon the completion of the STTI grant final report and its appearance in this repository.
| Type | Research Study |
| Acquisition | Self-submission |
| Review Type | None: Sigma Grant Recipient Report |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | Cross-Sectional Study |
| Research Approach | Mixed/Multi Method Research |
| Keywords | Depressive Disorder Prevention and Control; Hispanic Children; Cultural Competence |
| CINAHL Subject(s) | Child; Cultural Competence |
| MESH Subject(s) | Depressive Disorder--prevention & control; Hispanic Americans |
| MESH Subject(s) | Depressive Disorder--prevention & control; Hispanic Americans |
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