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Exploring the impact of network characteristics on substance use outcomes among homeless former foster youth

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  • Amanda Yoshioka-Maxwell

    (University of Southern California, University Park Campus)

  • Eric Rice

    (University of Southern California, University Park Campus)

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Objectives This study examined network structure differences between homeless youth with and without a history of foster care and the impact of network position and location on substance use outcomes among former foster youth specifically. Methods Sociometric and individual-level data were collected from a cross-sectional community-based sample (n = 814) of homeless youth from drop-in centers in Los Angeles across three points in time. To determine the structure and position of foster youth in the larger homeless network, structural variables and regressions examining the impact of network structure on substance use were calculated. Results Results indicated that former foster youth were more likely to have low connectivity compared to homeless youth without a history of foster care. Furthermore, the impact of structure on substance use among former foster youth varied by panel; location in the core was significantly associated with recent and lifetime rates of substance use. Conclusions Results highlight the need for a more in-depth understanding of the impact of network changes over time and their effect on substance use outcomes in this population.

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  • Amanda Yoshioka-Maxwell & Eric Rice, 2017. "Exploring the impact of network characteristics on substance use outcomes among homeless former foster youth," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 62(3), pages 371-378, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:62:y:2017:i:3:d:10.1007_s00038-016-0845-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-016-0845-5
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