APS
APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
Youth-Friend Attachment as a Moderator for Peer Delinquency and Adolescent Risk Behavior
- Anna Drozdova
University of Texas at El Paso - Allyson Miller
University of Texas at El Paso - Arielle Marquez
University of Texas at El Paso - Leslie Gomez
University of Texas at El Paso - Mayra Solis
University of Texas at El Paso - April Thomas
University of Texas at El Paso
Abstract
The present study examined how the relationship between peer delinquency and youth risky behavior is moderated by youth-peer attachment in adolescence. Results replicated findings from prior work suggesting a positive association between peer delinquency and youth risk-taking and revealed peer attachment as a significant moderator for this association.
Adolescent
