Exploring Protective Factors among Homeless Youth: The Role of Natural Mentors

被引：24

作者：

Dang, Michelle T. ^{[1
]}

Conger, Katherine J. ^{[2
]}

Breslau, Joshua ^{[3
]}

Miller, Elizabeth ^{[4
]}

机构：

[1] Calif State Univ Sacramento, Sch Nursing, Sacramento, CA 95819 USA

[2] Univ Calif Davis, Dept Human Ecol, Davis, CA 95616 USA

[3] RAND Corp, Hlth Div, Santa Monica, CA 90406 USA

[4] Univ Pittsburgh, Childrens Hosp Pittsburgh, Med Ctr, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED | 2014年 / 25卷 / 03期

关键词：

Homeless youth; natural mentor; non-parental adult; protective factor; IMPORTANT NONPARENTAL ADULTS; RISK BEHAVIORS; FOSTER-CARE; ADOLESCENT MOTHERS; SOCIAL SUPPORT; PREDICTORS; RUNAWAY; HEALTH; EXPERIENCES; RESILIENCE;

D O I：

10.1353/hpu.2014.0133

中图分类号：

R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];

学科分类号：

摘要：

This study explored the presence and characteristics of natural mentors among 197 homeless youth and the association between natural mentoring relationships and youth functioning. Few studies have explored protective factors in the lives of homeless youth and how these may buffer against poor health outcomes. Relationships with natural mentors have been shown to have protective effects on adolescent functioning among the general adolescent population, and, thus, warrant further investigation with homeless youth. Results from this study revealed that 73.6% of homeless youth have natural mentoring relationships, split between kin and non-kin relationships. Having a natural mentor was associated with higher satisfaction with social support and fewer risky sexual behaviors. Findings suggest that natural mentors may play a protective role in the lives of homeless youth and should be considered an important source of social support that may enhance youth resilience.

引用

页码：1121 / 1138

页数：18

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