The aim of this study was to test a model to better explain which factors are linked to the development of internalized and externalized problems in adolescents experiencing death through structural equation model. Internalizing problems were predicted by low self-esteem, high PTSD symptomatology and by being a female, whereas externalizing problems were predicted by low self-esteem, by the experience of the loss as central in their own life and by being a male. Our results pointed out the potential importance of controlling this factors in order to provide focused interventions for adolescents after the death of a significant one.
Ionio, C., Camisasca, E., Milani, L., Miragoli, S., Di Blasio, P., Facing Death in Adolescence: What Leads to Internalization and Externalization Problems?, <<JOURNAL OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT TRAUMA>>, 2017; (N/A): 1-7. [doi:10.1007/s40653-017-0166-8] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/105109]
Facing Death in Adolescence: What Leads to Internalization and Externalization Problems?
Ionio, ChiaraPrimo
;Camisasca, ElenaSecondo
;Milani, Luca;Miragoli, SarahPenultimo
;Di Blasio, PaolaUltimo
2017
Abstract
The aim of this study was to test a model to better explain which factors are linked to the development of internalized and externalized problems in adolescents experiencing death through structural equation model. Internalizing problems were predicted by low self-esteem, high PTSD symptomatology and by being a female, whereas externalizing problems were predicted by low self-esteem, by the experience of the loss as central in their own life and by being a male. Our results pointed out the potential importance of controlling this factors in order to provide focused interventions for adolescents after the death of a significant one.
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