کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
346941 617844 2009 8 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Exploring the influence of gender on adolescents' service needs and service pathways
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی پریناتولوژی (پزشکی مادر و جنین)، طب اطفال و بهداشت کودک
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Exploring the influence of gender on adolescents' service needs and service pathways
چکیده انگلیسی

This study explores gender differences in the pathways to services among adolescents. Using a sample of 2482 youth aged 12 to 17 and the Adolescent Information Form (AIF), the characteristics of youth, sources of referral, service history, and contributing factors for referral were explored. Descriptive analyses revealed significant differences in the source of service referral, reasons for referral, and prior service use between male and female. Girls were more likely to be referred by school personnel and private practitioners for family issues, depression, and mental health issues. In contrast, boys were more likely to be referred by the courts and probation for mostly problem behaviors and delinquency. These findings have important implications for services and policies impacting youth. Developing or improving gender specific assessment and intervention strategies can help close the gender divide that may block or misdirect youth from needed services.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Children and Youth Services Review - Volume 31, Issue 2, February 2009, Pages 257–264
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