Changmin Yoo*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.1, pp. 77-88, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.058577
- 31 January 2025
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to examine the developmental trajectories of internalizing behaviors among adolescents and to identify key personal and environmental factors associated with these developmental patterns over time. Methods: Data were collected from 2242 adolescents (49.6% girls, aged 13.9–18.9 years) in South Korea. Latent class growth analysis was used to identify distinct developmental patterns of internalizing behaviors. Multinomial logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the associations between these developmental patterns and various factors including gender, self-esteem, abuse and neglect experiences, peer relationships, and media use. Results: The analysis revealed three latent classes of internalizing… More >