Abstract

This project will study the emergence of sexual problem behaviors in children who are at increased risk for disruptive behavior/conduct disorders. It will utilize a unique opportunity by adding a study on the development of sexual problem behaviors to a longitudinal project on determinants of disruptive behavior/conduct disorders, to be conducted in 100 boys aged 6, 7, and 8 years at study entry. The study participants are the younger brothers of juvenile delinquents adjudicated in New York Family Court because of personal or property offenses. The first goal of this project is the development of methods for the study of childhood sexual problem behaviors. A second goal is to identify predictors of sexual problem behaviors, and to explore whether or not they are also those that predict disruptive behavior/conduct disorders. Some descriptive information on AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and experiences will also be obtained. The ultimate goal is the development of programs to prevent sexual problem behaviors of childhood and early adolescence.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50MH043520-09
Application #
5214664
Study Section
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
9
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Publications

Phillips, Tamsin; Brittain, Kirsty; Mellins, Claude A et al. (2017) A Self-Reported Adherence Measure to Screen for Elevated HIV Viral Load in Pregnant and Postpartum Women on Antiretroviral Therapy. AIDS Behav 21:450-461
Harrison, Abigail; Hoffman, Susie; Mantell, Joanne E et al. (2016) Gender-Focused HIV and Pregnancy Prevention for School-Going Adolescents: The Mpondombili Pilot Intervention in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. J HIV AIDS Soc Serv 15:29-47
Balán, Iván C; Carballo-Diéguez, Alex; Dolezal, Curtis et al. (2013) High prevalence of substance use among men who have sex with men in Buenos Aires, Argentina: implications for HIV risk behavior. AIDS Behav 17:1296-304
Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W; Hunter, Joyce (2012) Risk Factors for Homelessness Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths: A Developmental Milestone Approach. Child Youth Serv Rev 34:186-193
Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W; Hunter, Joyce (2012) Homelessness among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: implications for subsequent internalizing and externalizing symptoms. J Youth Adolesc 41:544-60
Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W; Hunter, Joyce (2011) Cigarette smoking as a coping strategy: negative implications for subsequent psychological distress among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths. J Pediatr Psychol 36:731-42
Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W; Hunter, Joyce (2011) Different patterns of sexual identity development over time: implications for the psychological adjustment of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths. J Sex Res 48:3-15
Wallis, A; Dukay, V; Mellins, C (2010) Power and empowerment: fostering effective collaboration in meeting the needs of orphans and vulnerable children. Glob Public Health 5:509-22
White, Yohann R G; Barnaby, Loraine; Swaby, Antoneal et al. (2010) Mental Health Needs of Sexual Minorities in Jamaica. Int J Sex Health 22:91-102
Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W; Hunter, Joyce (2009) Disclosure of sexual orientation and subsequent substance use and abuse among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths: critical role of disclosure reactions. Psychol Addict Behav 23:175-84

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