Assistant professor University of Nebraska at Kearney
This study examines how environmental and social factors influence children's disruptive behaviors across different racial/ethnic groups. Analysis of national survey data reveals distinct patterns in how family dynamics, peer relationships, and community factors affect behavioral outcomes. Findings suggest the need for culturally-tailored interventions that address multiple ecological levels.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Examine how ecological factors (family dynamics, peer relationships, and community elements) differentially influence externalizing behaviors across racial and ethnic groups using national survey data.
Identify specific risk and protective factors that contribute to behavioral outcomes among White, Black/African American, and Hispanic children, including the varying impacts of school engagement, peer relationships, and family dynamics.
Apply evidence-based findings to develop culturally responsive intervention strategies that target multiple ecological levels for different racial and ethnic groups in clinical, educational, and community settings.
