Canadian Journal of Family and Youth (CJFY)
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The Experiences of Young Sibling Carers: A Qualitative Study
No full textFew studies have explored young sibling caregiving from the perspective of young carers. The aim of this study was to explore the unique experiences and challenges of young people in Ontario, Canada who care for a sibling. Data were obtained from interview-style podcasts titled Hidden: The Voices of Young Carers published by “The Change Foundation”. A total of seven podcasts were transcribed, coded, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Eight themes were identified. While young sibling carers described an enhanced level of resourcefulness resulting from their role when compared to their peers, they also noted the unique challenges that emanate from being a young sibling caregiver. Limitations and implications of the analysis are discussed. Future directions for research are also explored
Book Review of: Chua, Amy. (2011). Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. New York: Penguin Books.
No full textBook Review of: Geise, Rachel. (2018). Boys: What it Means to Become a Man. Toronto: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
No full textCauses of Drug Initiation among Adolescents
No full textDrug use is a behaviour frequently seen among adolescents. The World Drug Report draws attention to the increase in this phenomenon. The studies were undertaken to look for determinants that promote drug use and those that protect against reckless activities. It seems important to determine the causes of drug initiation. The presented study aimed to identify the determinants favouring first contact with drugs among adolescents. Eighteen respondents participated in the study. Purposive sampling was used and data were collected using categorized interviews. The exploratory nature of the interviews focused on obtaining information on three areas: family life, peer influences and the role of mass culture products. Education, financial background, and inquiries about life plans, dreams, and their realization were also recorded. The analysis of empirical data made it possible to establish interesting factors conducive to the respondents’ first contact with drugs both in the family environment, peer environment, but also related to popular culture, lifestyle, the influence of significant others, as well as to the dangers of the Internet. Established causes of drug initiations are indicated. The obtained results can be used in designing preventive interventions among adolescents. They can also be the basis for planning further studies with this group.
 
Do Childhood Conduct Problems Predict Negative Outcomes in Adolescence? A Longitudinal Analysis
No full textThe primary purpose of this study was to conduct a prospective examination of the relationship between childhood conduct problems and five outcomes in adolescence– namely, Physically violent offenses; Non-violent offenses; Deviant lifestyle; Consumption of tobacco, cannabis, or alcohol; and Meeting the symptom count diagnostic criteria for Conduct Disorder (CD) – while controlling for a series of sociodemographic factors, family characteristics and adolescent experiences. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine if childhood conduct problems in the Canadian National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) Cycle 1 contributed to negative outcomes in adolescence in NLSCY Cycle 4. This was a prospective, population-based study of 3,725 adolescents (12-15 years old) in the NLSCY Cycle 4 (2000-2001) who were 6-9 years old in NLSCY Cycle 1 (1994-95). Childhood conduct problems were found to be associated with Non-violent offenses and Consumption of tobacco, cannabis, or alcohol in adolescence, but they were not found to be associated with Physically violent offenses or Deviant lifestyle in adolescence. Furthermore, children with conduct problems before the age of 10 were more likely to meet the symptom count diagnostic criteria for CD in adolescence.
 
Book Review of: Garrison, Gary. (2018). Raising Grandkids: Inside Skipped Generation Families. Regina: University of Regina Press.
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