Citation

Kelly S. J. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Nurs. 2010; 23(2): 61-73.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00225.x

PMID

20500622

Abstract

PROBLEM: Gang violence affects many adolescents in the United States, and there has been an increase in violent crimes against adolescents in recent years. METHOD: A literature review examined studies related to gang violence. FINDINGS: Little research has focused on adolescents' exposure to gang violence and its effects on adolescents' mental health. Adolescents develop internalizing symptoms and externalizing behaviors after exposure to violence; but other factors influence adolescents' exposure and reaction to violence. CONCLUSION: With the increase in gang violence over the years, more research is needed on gang violence and its effects on adolescents and their mental health.

Language: en