Pedagogiek - Volume 39, Issue 2, 2019

Abstract Self-harming behavior: complex, but recovery is possible Self-harming behavior among adolescents is an alarming phenomenon: it is a sign of underlying suffering and not knowing how to handle this. Often, there are intense and overwhelming emotions which are unbearable for these patients, or emotions can be completely absent. There are indications that the number of adolescents who self-harm is increasing Read More

Abstract Suicide and attempted suicide by young people in Amsterdam. What do we know about the background and factors associated with suicide and suicidal behaviors? At the end of 2016, suicide among adolescents has been on the rise among Dutch youth. This finding highlights the importance of collecting relevant information concerning adolescent suicide. In this study, we will take a first step in collecting knowledg Read More

Abstract Same-sex sexual attraction and gender non-conformity: The influence of parent acceptance The current study assessed, separately for boys and girls, the moderating effects of mother/father acceptance in the relationship of same-sex attraction (SSA) and gender nonconformity with psychological distress and social anxiety. Data were collected from 1,121 secondary school students (539 boys and 582 girls; Mage = 16. Read More

Abstract Parent-adolescent conflicts and depressed mood among Surinamese-Hindustani female adolescents in the Netherlands: an online daily diary study Suicidal behavior is two to four times more common in Surinamese-Hindustani than in Dutch young women in the Netherlands. The decreased well-being of these adolescents is often related to a poor relationship with their parents. To date, quantitative studies in which Read More

Abstract Cognitive behavioural therapy and depressive symptoms among youth with and without Mild Intellectual Disability in residential care: an exploratory study investigating ‘Op Volle Kracht’ Depression is at least as prevalent in youth with a mild intellectual disability (MID) as it is in youth without disabilities. Little is known however about the etiology and treatment of depression in this group. This paper aims to investigate t Read More

Abstract Outcomes of a randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of depression and anxiety prevention for adolescents with a high familial risk A randomized controlled trail was conducted to examine the effectiveness of a depression and anxiety prevention program ‘Een Sprong Vooruit’ (A Leap Forward) among adolescent girls (N = 142) with a high familial risk. The results showed neither effects of the prevention Read More