TY - JOUR
T1 - The psychological consequences to adolescents of exposure to gang violence in the community
T2 - An integrated review of the literature
AU - Kelly, Sarah
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - Problem: Gang violence affects many adolescents in the United States, and there has been an increase in violent crimes against adolescents in recent years. Method: A literature review examined studies related to gang violence. Findings: Little research has focused on adolescents' exposure to gang violence and its effects on adolescents' mental health. Adolescents develop internalizing symptoms and externalizing behaviors after exposure to violence; but other factors influence adolescents' exposure and reaction to violence. Conclusion: With the increase in gang violence over the years, more research is needed on gang violence and its effects on adolescents and their mental health.
AB - Problem: Gang violence affects many adolescents in the United States, and there has been an increase in violent crimes against adolescents in recent years. Method: A literature review examined studies related to gang violence. Findings: Little research has focused on adolescents' exposure to gang violence and its effects on adolescents' mental health. Adolescents develop internalizing symptoms and externalizing behaviors after exposure to violence; but other factors influence adolescents' exposure and reaction to violence. Conclusion: With the increase in gang violence over the years, more research is needed on gang violence and its effects on adolescents and their mental health.
KW - Adolescents
KW - Exposure to community or gang violence
KW - Psychological problems
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84863400025&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00225.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00225.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 20500622
AN - SCOPUS:84863400025
SN - 1073-6077
VL - 23
SP - 61
EP - 73
JO - Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
JF - Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
IS - 2
ER -
