title: Maternal HIV/AIDS and adolescent depression: A covariance structure analysis of the "Parents and Adolescents Coping Together" (PACT) model.
abstract: The current study assessed the efficacy of selected variables from the Parents and children Coping Together (PACT) model, which was designed to predict maternal HIV effects on child/adolescent outcomes. Data from two longitudinal studies applying PACT measures were utilized, encompassing a seven-year assessment timespan for HIV-infected mothers and their children. Both maternal and child-based measures were evaluated, and a sequential longitudinal design was adopted. Structural equation modeling using FIML was performed to assess the proposed model. Results show the PACT model was viable in predicting child/adolescent outcomes of self-concept and depression. Study implications are discussed, including the influences of maternal factors on child's self-concept and depression, and a reconsideration of the affect of family cohesion on child/adolescent outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Health Risk Reduction Projects, Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, Department of Psychiatry, University of California at Los Angeles.
authors.forename: Debra A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: William D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Marelich
authors.forename: Hortensia
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Amaro