Key Variables of Interest

contextual influences in human development

schools, neighborhoods 
language regions etc.

ethnic/racial group membership externalizing behaviors

aggression 
deviance, delinquency 
violence

family structure 
family/parenting context

maternal and paternal family/parenting processes

affect and closeness, support, monitoring and supervision, communication, conflict and peer approval

immigration/immigrant status 
impulsivity 
internalizing behaviors

anxiety 
depression 
low self esteem 
low well-being

health promoting and health compromising behaviors

alcohol and drug use 
body image (eating 
disorders, weight concerns) 
risky sexual behaviors

leisure context and behaviors 
neighborhood context

closeness 
cohesion

peer behaviors

peer deviance

perceived sanctions 
personality constructs (Big Five) 
school/educational context

academic achievement 
academic aspirations 
academic expectations 
adult mentors, mentoring 
apprenticeships 
homework time

self-control/self regulation