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

  • Peter S. Hovmand
  • , Esther J. Calzada
  • , Lauren E. Gulbas
  • , Su Yeong Kim
  • , Saras Chung
  • , Jill Kuhlberg
  • , Carolina Hausmann-Stabile
  • , Luis H. Zayas

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    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.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)131-149
    Number of pages19
    JournalClinical Child and Family Psychology Review
    Volume25
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Mar 2022

    Keywords

    • Cognitive vulnerabilities
    • Dynamical systems
    • Feedback theory
    • Latina youth
    • Loop dominance
    • Loop scores
    • Suicidal ideation
    • System dynamics

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