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Exploring the influence of gender on adolescents' service needs and service pathways

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  • Maschi, Tina
  • Schwalbe, Craig S.
  • Morgen, Keith
  • Gibson, Sandy
  • Violette, Nancy M.

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This study explores gender differences in the pathways to services among adolescents. Using a sample of 2482 youth aged 12 to 17 and the Adolescent Information Form (AIF), the characteristics of youth, sources of referral, service history, and contributing factors for referral were explored. Descriptive analyses revealed significant differences in the source of service referral, reasons for referral, and prior service use between male and female. Girls were more likely to be referred by school personnel and private practitioners for family issues, depression, and mental health issues. In contrast, boys were more likely to be referred by the courts and probation for mostly problem behaviors and delinquency. These findings have important implications for services and policies impacting youth. Developing or improving gender specific assessment and intervention strategies can help close the gender divide that may block or misdirect youth from needed services.

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  • Maschi, Tina & Schwalbe, Craig S. & Morgen, Keith & Gibson, Sandy & Violette, Nancy M., 2009. "Exploring the influence of gender on adolescents' service needs and service pathways," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 31(2), pages 257-264, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:31:y:2009:i:2:p:257-264
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    1. Mitchell, J.R. & Smith, M.S., 1981. "Adolescents' use of mental health services in a comprehensive treatment facility: Age, sex and mode of entry," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 71(12), pages 1329-1332.
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    1. Dauber, Sarah & Hogue, Aaron, 2011. "Profiles of systems involvement in a sample of high-risk urban adolescents with unmet treatment needs," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 33(10), pages 2018-2026, October.

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