Urbanicity, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis functioning, and behavioral and emotional problems in children: a path analysis

Abstract Background Urbanization is steadily increasing worldwide. Previous research indicated a higher incidence of mental health problems in more urban areas, however, very little is known regarding potential mechanisms underlying this association. We examined whether urbanicity was associated wit...

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Main Authors: B. E. Evans, J. van der Ende, K. Greaves-Lord, A. C. Huizink, R. Beijers, C. de Weerth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-019-0364-2