Advisor
Johnson, Brian D., 1957-
Committee Member
Schaffer, Jay Ryan, 1969-
Committee Member
Black, Linda Lutisha
Committee Member
Wright, Stephen L.
Department
Applied Psychology & Counselor Education
Institution
University of Northern Colorado
Type of Resources
Text
Place of Publication
Greeley (Colo.)
Publisher
University of Northern Colorado
Date Created
12-1-2012
Genre
Thesis
Extent
139 pages
Digital Origin
Born digital
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
Degree type
PhD
Degree Name
Doctoral
Language
English
Local Identifiers
Romont_unco_0161D_10204
Rights Statement
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