title: The Pathways Between Socioeconomic Status and Adolescent Outcomes: A Systematic Review.
abstract: Socioeconomic status (SES) is a significant risk factor for negative adolescent development outcomes. Identifying the pathways between SES and these outcomes may inform interventions for adolescents from this demographic. We conducted a systematic literature review of eight databases for studies investigating pathways between SES and adolescent psychosocial outcomes. A total of 59 articles met inclusion criteria. Significant risk factors identified include economic stress, chaos in the home, and violence in the community. These risk factors appear to be mediated through parent depression, conflict between parents, parenting practices, and adolescent resilience. Interventions focusing on the identified risk factors are recommended.
authors.affiliation: School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Bethany
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Devenish
authors.affiliation: School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Merrilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hooley
authors.affiliation: School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mellor
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D000069581:Exposure to Violence / Q000523:psychology*; D054541:Family Conflict / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D016487:Parenting; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D011203:Poverty / Q000523:psychology*; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D012307:Risk Factors; D012923:Social Class; D014754:Violence
keywords: Adolescents; Outcomes; Pathways; Review; Socioeconomic status