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The Potential Protective Role of Peer Relationships on School Engagement in At-Risk Adolescents

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Negative outcomes associated with adverse childhood experiences are well established, but little is known about protective factors that could promote positive adjustment among high-risk youth. This study examined the potential protective role of positive peer relationships in the association between adverse childhood experiences and school engagement among at-risk adolescents. Data were collected prospectively from birth until age 16 from 831 diverse adolescents (52.6% female; 54% African American, 24% Caucasian) who were at-risk for family violence and their caregivers. The significant and negative associations between adversities and school engagement outcomes at age 16 were mitigated by peer intimacy and companionship and exacerbated by peer conflict. The findings underscore the importance of fostering positive peer relationships for improving school engagement among at-risk adolescents.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to acknowledge and thank all the LONGSCAN principal investigators, coordinating center, and study staff. We would also like to thank the youth and families of the LONGSCAN study for providing their time and valuable information. This research was supported by grants to the Consortium for Longitudinal Studies on Child Abuse and Neglect (LONGSCAN) from the Children’s Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Administration for Children, Youth, and Families.

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J.M. conceived of the study, participated in its design and coordination, and drafted the manuscript; M.V. participated in the design, performed the statistical analysis of the data, and helped to draft the manuscript. Both authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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    Jacqueline O. Moses & Miguel T. Villodas

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    Jacqueline O. Moses & Miguel T. Villodas

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Moses, J.O., Villodas, M.T. The Potential Protective Role of Peer Relationships on School Engagement in At-Risk Adolescents. J Youth Adolescence 46, 2255–2272 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-017-0644-1

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