The adverse mental health outcomes of youth in-care have been examined from a number of disciplinary perspectives. A sociological approach emphasizes the importance that environmental and social factors play in the development of mental health problems. What remains unknown is the extent to which general strain theory (GST) and self-control theory can explain the mental health outcomes of youth in-care. The sample consists of 1419 youth taken from the 2016 Ontario Looking After Children (OnLAC) project who are between 16 and 17 years of age. Results indicate that having lower levels of self-control, experiencing multiple placement changes, group home placement, and being female are associated with an increase in psychiatric services and lower positive mental health. The findings highlight the importance of recognizing both the direct and indirect relationship of strain and self-control on mental health outcomes of youth in-care.

从许多学科的角度检查了青年护理中不利的心理健康结果。社会学方法强调环境和社会因素在发展精神健康问题中的重要性。尚不清楚的是，一般应变理论（GST）和自我控制理论在多大程度上可以解释青年护理中的心理健康结果。样本包括从2016年安大略儿童照护计划（OnLAC）项目中抽取的1419至17岁的青年。结果表明，自我控制水平较低，经历多次安置变更，团体安置和女性行为与精神科服务的增加和积极心理健康的降低有关。