Problem Behaviors vs. the Situational Adversity Approach: HIV Risk Behaviors of Homeless Youth in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Problem behavior and situational adversity theories were used to investigate HIV risks among homeless youth. Problem behavior theory posits that youth with certain personality characteristics are more likely to engage in additional risk behaviors. Situational adversity warns against exposure to the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Melanie J Simmons, Marlene LaLota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of North Florida 2005-08-01
Series:Florida Public Health Review
Online Access:https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1019&context=fphr