"System Dynamics of Cognitive Vulnerabilities and Family Support Among Latina Children and Adolescents"
Authors: Hovmand, Peter S.; Calzada, Esther J.; Gulbas, Lauren E.; Kim, Su Yeon; Chung, Saras; Kuhlberg, Jill; Hausmann-Stabile, Carolina; Zayas, Luis H.
Source: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, Volume: 25, Pages: 131–149, DOI: 10.1007/s10567-022-00395-3, March 2022
Type of Publication: Article
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.