Community Violence Exposure and Risk Taking Behaviors Among Black Emerging Adults: A Systematic Review
Publication Date
2-9-2018
Summary
Black emerging adults ages 18 to 29, particularly those residing in predominantly Black urban communities, are at risk for community violence exposure (CVE). They may engage in risky behaviors (e.g., violence, substance, use and unprotected sex) as a way to cope with experiences of CVE. To develop recommendations for future research and ways to address these concerns, this article synthesizes results from studies that have examined CVE and its associations with risk taking behaviors among Black emerging adults.
Document Type
Article
Category
Child and Youth Development
Subarea
Youth Development
Original Citation
Motley, R. O., Jr., Sewell, W., & Chen, Y.-C. (2017). Community violence exposure and risk taking behaviors among Black emerging adults: A systematic review. Journal of Community Health, 42(5), 1069-1078. doi:10.1007/s10900-017-0353-4
Project
Youth Development
Keywords
sexual risk taking, youth, violence, substance use, race, African American, United States
Recommended Citation
Motley, R. O., Jr., Sewell, W., & Chen, Y.-C. (2017). Community violence exposure and risk taking behaviors among Black emerging adults: A systematic review. Journal of Community Health, 42(5), 1069-1078. doi:10.1007/s10900-017-0353-4