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Family Functioning, Identity, and Problem Behavior in Hispanic Immigrant Early Adolescents

University of Miami, SSchwartz{at}med.miami.edu

Hilda Pantin

University of Miami

Guillermo Prado

Florida International University

Summer Sullivan

University of Miami

José Szapocznik

University of Miami

The present study investigated the role of identity in the relationship between family functioning and behavior problems in a sample of Hispanic immigrant early adolescents and their families. The sample consisted of 181 Hispanic immigrant adolescents (92 males, 89 females) and their participating caregivers (who were mostly mothers). Identity was measured using adolescent reports, whereas family functioning and early adolescent behavior problems were measured using both adolescent and parent reports. Correlational analyses indicated that previously obtained relationships among family functioning, identity, and behavior problems were replicated in the present sample. Structural equation models indicated that 20% of the relationship between family functioning and behavior problems operated indirectly through identity, and identity confusion partially mediates the relationship between family functioning and early adolescent behavior problems. Implications for intervention are discussed.

Key Words: Hispanic • family • identity • behavior problems • structural equation modeling

The Journal of Early Adolescence, Vol. 25, No. 4, 392-420 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0272431605279843


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