Youth in foster care are at-risk for maladjustment yet little is known about social resources that may buffer their involvement in problem behavior. Using a random sample of older foster care youth (N=188), the present study examined the associations between clinical (externalizing Axis I...

Using focus groups, this study sought to understand and compare how Mexican American (n=41, M=16.0years old, SD=.96) and European American (n=34, M=16.1years old, SD=.64) youths conceptualize and experience “friends with benefits” relationships (FWBRs). Contrary to the implied nature of...

Adolescents with emotional distress may find help-seeking an extremely daunting endeavor. However, different adolescent population sectors relate differently to help-seeking for severe emotional difficulties. Gender and ethnic group are among the central factors influencing attitudes towards...