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Cognitive Vulnerabilities Amplify the Effect of Early Pubertal Timing on Interpersonal Stress Generation During Adolescence

NCJ Number
246675
Journal
Journal of Youth and Adolescence Volume: 43 Issue: 5 Dated: May 2014 Pages: 824-833
Author(s)
Jessica L. Hamilton; Jonathan P. Stange; Evan M. Kleiman; Elissa J. Hamlat; Lyn Y. Abramson; Lauren B. Alloy
Date Published
May 2014
Length
10 pages
Annotation
This study examined whether cognitive vulnerabilities amplified the effects of early pubertal timing on interpersonal stress generation.
Abstract
Early pubertal timing has been found to confer risk for the occurrence of interpersonal stressful events during adolescence. However, pre-existing vulnerabilities may exacerbate the effects of early pubertal timing on the occurrence of stressors. Thus, the current study prospectively examined whether cognitive vulnerabilities amplified the effects of early pubertal timing on interpersonal stress generation. In a diverse sample of 310 adolescents (M age = 12.83 years, 55 percent female; 53 percent African-American), early pubertal timing predicted higher levels of interpersonal dependent events among adolescents with more negative cognitive style and rumination, but not among adolescents with lower levels of these cognitive vulnerabilities. These findings suggest that cognitive vulnerabilities may heighten the risk of generating interpersonal stress for adolescents who undergo early pubertal maturation, which may subsequently place adolescents at greater risk for the development of psychopathology. Abstract published by arrangement with Springer.

Grant Number(s)
MH79369
Sponsoring Agency
National Institute of Mental Health
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Publication Format
Article
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Language
English
Country
United States of America