Degree Date
6-2022
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Psy.D. Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Academic Discipline
Clinical Psychology
First Advisor
Charles Davis, PhD
Second Advisor
Melissa Salinas, PsyD
Third Advisor
Cristina Antonucci, PsyD
Abstract
The present study experimentally investigated the development of depressive symptoms in adolescents who have been exposed to community violence. Participants (N=334) were asked to take a survey of 81 questions addressing one’s exposure to neighborhood violence, resilience, and depressive symptoms. Participants exposed to community violence reported more depressive symptoms in every category except Ineffectiveness. Participants who were exposed to community violence also reported higher resilience levels. Given the results, more research is needed to understand the specific factors of resilience that may prevent adolescents exposed to community violence from developing depressive symptoms.
Recommended Citation
Esquivel, Nieves A., "The Relationship between Adolescent Exposure to Community Violence, Depression, and Resilience" (2022). Dissertations. 669.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/669