Impact of negative life events, self-esteem and social support on engagement in risky behaviors in adolescents : a longitudinal study.

• Main Authors: Kwok, Kar Boon., Chow, Cai Wen., Tan, Li Hui., Ho, Li Jun.
• Other Authors: Ho Moon-Ho Ringo
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Family, marriage and women
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16725
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The current study examined the relationship between stressful life events, self-esteem, social support and engagement in risky behaviors in Canadian adolescents. A longitudinal design was utilized and studied whether stressful life events and engagement in risky behaviors are mediated by self-est...