Affiliation:
1. Psychology Department Fordham University New York City New York USA
2. Department of Human Development and Family Sciences University of Texas at Austin Austin Texas USA
3. University of Texas at Austin Austin Texas USA
4. Texas State University San Marcos Texas USA
5. Latino Research Institute University of Texas at Austin Austin Texas USA
Abstract
AbstractThis study used a three‐wave longitudinal dataset to: identify adjustment profiles of U.S. Mexican‐origin adolescents based on their physical, academic, and psychosocial health adjustment; track adjustment profile changes throughout adolescence; and examine the associations between cultural stressors, family obligation, and adjustment profile membership over time. Participants were 604 Mexican‐origin adolescents (54% female, Mage = 12.41, SD = 0.97) in Texas (Wave 1: 2012–2015; Wave 2: 2013–2016; Wave 3: 2017–2020). Three concurrent profiles (Well‐adjusted, Moderate, and Poorly‐adjusted) emerged at each wave, whereas three transition profiles (Improved, Stable well‐adjusted, and Overall poorly‐adjusted) were identified across three waves. The results suggest that cultural stressors pose risks for Mexican‐origin adolescents' adjustment, and family obligation values play a protective role in these associations.
Funder
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Russell Sage Foundation
Spencer Foundation
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities