System Dynamics of Cognitive Vulnerabilities and Family Support Among Latina Children and Adolescents

Authors

Peter S. Hovmand, Case Western Reserve University
Esther J. Calzada, The University of Texas Austin
Lauren E. Gulbas, The University of Texas, Austin
Su Yeong Kim, The University of Texas, Austin
Saras Chung, Washington University in St. Louis
Jill Kuhlberg, System Stars, LLC
Carolina Hausmann-Stabile, Bryn Mawr CollegeFollow
Luis H. Zayas, The University of Texas, Austin

Document Type

Article

Version

Final Published Version

Publication Title

Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review

Volume

25

Publication Date

2022

Abstract

The paper describes an approach to developing a data-driven development of a feedback theory of cognitive vulnerabilities and family support focused on understanding the dynamics experienced among Latina children, adolescents, and families. Family support is understood to be a response to avoidant and maladaptive behaviors that may be characteristic of cognitive vulnerabilities commonly associated depression and suicidal ideation. A formal feedback theory is developed, appraised, and analyzed using a combination of secondary analysis of qualitative interviews (N = 30) and quantitative analysis using system dynamics modeling and simulation. Implications for prevention practice, treatment, and future research are discussed.

Citation

Hovmand, P.S., Calzada, E.J., Gulbas, L.E. et al. 2022. "System Dynamics of Cognitive Vulnerabilities and Family Support Among Latina Children and Adolescents." Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 25: 131–149.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-022-00395-3

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