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Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 22, No. 10, 1227-1249 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260507304292

Maternal Depression and Adolescent Behavior Problems

An Examination of Mediation Among Immigrant Latino Mothers and Their Adolescent Children Exposed to Community Violence

Eugene Aisenberg

University of Washington, ginoa{at}u.washington.edu

Penelope K. Trickett

University of Southern California

Ferol E. Mennen

University of Southern California

William Saltzman

California State University at Long Beach

Luis H. Zayas

Washington University

This study examines the psychological and behavioral effects of exposure to community violence of 47 Latino mothers and their young adolescent children. Using data gathered from multiple sources, this study tests the associations between lifetime exposure to community violence, maternal depression, and child behavior problems. More than 80% of the youngsters ranging from age 11 to 14 years and 68% of the mothers reported being exposed to at least one act of community violence either as a victim or as a witness. Analyses reveal that maternal depression is a mediator of child behavior problems, reducing the direct effect of community violence exposure by more than 50%. Findings suggest that maternal depression is a factor more important than child's community violence exposure in contributing to young adolescents' behavioral problems.

Key Words: adolescent behavior problems • community violence • Latino • maternal depression


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