• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms, perceived stress, and suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic 

      Stickley, Andrew; Shirama, Aya; Inagawa, Takuma; Ruchkin, Vladislav; Koposov, Roman A; Isaksson, Johan; Inoue, Yosuke; Sumiyoshi, Tomiki (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-09)
      Objective: Attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms have been linked to suicidal behavior. However, little is known about the mechanisms involved in this association. This study examined ADHD symptoms and suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of self–perceived stress in this association.<p> <p>Method: Data were analyzed from an online sample of 1,452 Japanese ...
    • Community Violence Exposure and School Functioning in Youth: Cross-Country and Gender Perspectives 

      Koposov, Roman A; Isaksson, Johan; Vermeiren, Robert; Schwab-Stone, Mary; Stickley, Andrew; Ruchkin, Vladislav (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-27)
      <i>Background</i>: Many children and adolescents experience violent events which can be associated with negative consequences for their development, mental health, school, and social functioning. However, findings between settings and on the role of gender have been inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate cross-country and gender differences in the relationship between community violence ...
    • Depressive symptoms and anger and aggression in Russian adolescents 

      Ruchkin, Vladislav; Stickley, Andrew; Koposov, Roman Alexandriovich; Sukhodolsky, D; Isaksson, Johan (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-16)
      Research among adolescents exploring the association between depressive symptoms and aggression has produced inconsistent findings. This study investigated the prevalence of clinically significant (current major depressive episode) and subthreshold depressive symptoms in a general population sample of adolescents from Northern Russia and explored their association with aggression and anger, while ...
    • Risky sexual behaviour among Russian adolescents: association with internalizing and externalizing symptoms 

      Isaksson, Johan; Westermark, Caroline; Koposov, Roman A; Stickley, Andrew; Ruchkin, Vladislav (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-09)
      <i>Background</i> - Risky sexual behaviour (RSB) is regarded as a major health problem during adolescence. Russia has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy, abortion and newly diagnosed HIV infections in the world, but research on RSB in Russian youth has been limited. To address this deficit, this study examined the role of several factors, including internalizing and externalizing symptoms, ...