Abstract
To investigate the relationship between childhood neighborhood environment and risk-taking propensity in adolescence by using an objective environmental measure and a laboratory-based risk-taking propensity measure. Childhood neighborhood disorder predicted risk-taking propensity on a behavioral measure during early adolescence (β = 1.8, p <.01). Early toxic environments affect laboratory-based behavioral manifestations of risk.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 100-102 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Adolescent Health |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- Adolescent behavior
- Environmental exposure
- Neighborhood
- Risk-taking
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health