With this integrative research project we will expand the knowledge on factors associated with problematic behavior in young adults. To elucidate why multiproblematic behavior in young adults exists in a persistent way we will explore the underlying…
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Brief title
Condition
- Lifestyle issues
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Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Overall: risk profiles of multiproblem young adults; outcome measures:
Program-integrity, criminal recidivism, quality of life, self-sufficiency,
psychological functioning
Study 1: service use trajectories: Judicial, (mental) health, social,
educational and child welfare service trajectories.
Study 2: (neuro) biological measures: autonomic nervous system, functional MRI
and electroencephalography (EEG) measures
Study 3: effectiveness intervention: self-sufficiency
Secondary outcome
Overall: socio-demographic factors, intelligence, medication and drug use,
psychiatric disorders, psychopathic traits, reactive and proactive aggression,
impulsivity, possible confounding variables
Study 1: residential history / neighborhood, parenting behavior, social networks
Study 2: behavioral data on emotional processing, moral decision-making and
error processing
Study 3: effectiveness intervention: program-integrity, criminal recidivism,
quality of life, psychological functioning, group climate, therapeutic
relationship, and treatment motivation
Background summary
Multiproblem young adults (between ages 18 and 27), characterized by severe
psychosocial problems, comprise a societal challenge with high priority on the
political agenda, both nationally and internationally. However, so far the
characteristics of multiproblem young adults have rarely been studied in
general, and have not been studied in an integrative researchproject combining
biological, psychological and social factors. In addition, the effects of
interventions for this group is largely unknown. Therefore, in-depth
multidisciplinary research investigating the (neurobiological) characteristics,
the service use trajectories, and the effects of intervention in this
population is urgently warranted. When combining the knowledge gained in these
studies, it will be possible to examine risk profiles of multiproblem young
adults, based on (socio)demographic, psychosocial, (neuro)biological
characteristics, and service use trajectories in order to explore who will and
who will not benefit from an intervention. Such studies pave the way to develop
more specific and cost effective interventions for this vulnerable group.
Study objective
With this integrative research project we will expand the knowledge on factors
associated with problematic behavior in young adults. To elucidate why
multiproblematic behavior in young adults exists in a persistent way we will
explore the underlying socio-demographic, psychosocial and
neurobiological/-cognitive mechanisms of their multiproblematic behavior and
their histories of service use. Furthermore, we aim to study the effect of a
multimodal day treatment program for young adults in a large urban city
(Rotterdam, the Netherlands) and individual characteristics that are associated
with treatment outcome.
Study design
In close collaboration with a municipal facility for adolescents and young
adults (*Het Jongerenloket* (JOLO)), several addiction, forensic and
rehabilitation programs in Rotterdam and "De Nieuwe Kans" (day treatment for
multiproblem young adults), we aim to study a cohort of 700 multiproblem young
adults for a period of three years, applying questionnaires, qualitative
interviews, neuroimaging and psychophysiological measures. A randomized control
trial design will be used for the effect study.
Study burden and risks
Not applicable
Rijksstraatweg 145
Duivendrecht 1115AP
NL
Rijksstraatweg 145
Duivendrecht 1115AP
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
-Age 18-27 years
-Male
-Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language to understand the study procedure and to fill out the questionnaires
-an SSM *multiproblematic* score<=
- a score of 1 or 2 on the domains Income and Daily activities
- a score of 1, 2, or 3 on the domains Justice or Addiction or Mental Health or Social Network
- a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the domain Physical Health
Exclusion criteria
-IQ-score below 70;Specific exclusion criteria for participants in the neurobiological study:
-Indication of severe psychopathology (i.e., acute psychosis, severe mood disorder, as assessed by a physician)
-Self-reported color blindness or (non-corrected) defective vision
-fMRI contra-indications
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL46906.029.13 |