First Advisor

Johnson, Brian D., 1957-

Document Type

Dissertation

Date Created

12-1-2012

Department

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Applied Psychology and Counselor Education, APCE Student Work

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences between selected protective factors as self-reported by pre-adjudicated female youth and their parents. The determinants were presence of a loving caregiver, connectedness to school, academic success, and religiosity; the dependent variables were resilience and externalizing behavior. The study used a correlational research design that examined the relationships between the protective factors as self-reported by pre-adjudicated female youth and their parents. This study relied exclusively on youth and parental perceptions and self-report of resiliency using two self-report surveys involving the Behavior Assessment System for Children-Second Edition (BASC-2; Reynolds & Kamphaus, 2004) and a religiosity measure. In total, 116 survey packets were considered usable for analysis. A multiple linear regression was conducted to determine if Religiosity, Connection to School, Success in School, and Presence of Loving Caregiver could predict Resiliency. A second multiple linear regression was conducted to determine if Religiosity, Connection to School, Success in School, and Presence of Loving Caregiver could inversely predict Externalizing Problems. Neither was found to be significant and less than 2% of the variance was explained by either model. This research could further the understanding of resiliency for at-risk females as well as assist in identifying and promoting resilient factors for those involved with the juvenile justice system using a resiliency theory lens. While this research did not support findings from previous research, implementing strategies to improve or support protective factors evident in a youth's life could be useful in reducing recidivism rates. Keywords: resiliency, externalizing behavior, religiosity, connection to school, success in school, presence of a loving caregiver, pre-adjudicated youth, BASC-2

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Keywords

Counseling psychology; Females; Pre-Adjudicated; Resiliency

Extent

139 pages

Local Identifiers

Romont_unco_0161D_10204

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