Children in Low-Income, Urban Settings: Interventions to Promote Mental Health and Well-Being
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Black, M.M. & Krishnakumar, A. |
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| Year of Publication |
1998 |
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| Publication Type |
article |
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| Name of Periodical |
American Psychologist |
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| Volume |
53 |
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| Issue |
6 |
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| Page Numbers |
635-646 |
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| Publisher &
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American Psychological Association, Inc.
Washington, D.C.
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| Available From |
publisher |
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| URL |
http://www.apa.org/ |
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| Suggested Audience |
- Psychologists
- Researchers
- Government officials
- Urban educators
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| Descriptors |
- Community reform
- Family support policy
- Urban youth culture
- Disadvantaged youth & families
- Rural/urban differences
- Federal legislation
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Content Abstract
Urbanization provides unique political, cultural, economic, and educational opportunities for children and families. However, it may also have a negative impact on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents, particularly when they are exposed to settings with high rates of crime, violence, delinquency, substance use, abuse, and poverty. Psychologists are well suited to intervene in problems associated with urbanization. However, most psychological services have been directed toward children who are experiencing problems, and there has been less focus on population-based or preemptive interventions that prevent problems before they occur. This review presents 11 recommendations for urban interventions that build on individual, family, and community strengths to promote the mental health and well-being of urban children and adolescents. (abstract taken from article)
Methodological Notes
Additional Comments
This article is a concise review of the risk and resilience factors associated with children living in urban settings. Along with these factors, the authors present descriptions of structural and ecological models of intervention and prevention. Excellent examples of community-based, successful intervention, prevention, and evaluation programs are given. The recommendations proposed by the authors incorporate a social and ecological approach and serve to expand the roles of psychologists today.
Reviews and Commentary by the Field
PLEASE SEND ME SOME INFORMATION ON EDUCATION RIGHTS/REFORM IN URBAN SCHOOLS, AND WHY CHILDREN OF LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ALWAYS SEEM TO GET THE SHORTER END OF THE STICK WHEN IT TO COMES SCHOOL FUNDING.
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BUCK ADRIENNE
(CLEVELAND, OH U.S.A.)
I’m intrested in finding out more on children in low-income urban setting. I have to right an article about why we have such problems in our urban setting.
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Ana Rojas
(Jersey City, NJ USA)
Im writing a paper on how poverty effects the education on kids in urban areas. I would be interested in anything you have that may help me.
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Karrin Smedley
(Lake Angelus, MI USA)
Good Title I am researching for a Paper on Parents As Teachers Program
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David S. Martinez
(Roswell, N. USA)
