The paper describes an approach to developing a data-driven development of a feedback theory of cognitive vulnerabilities and family support focused on understanding the dynamics experienced among Latina children, adolescents, and families. Family support is understood to be a response to avoidant and maladaptive behaviors that may be characteristic of cognitive vulnerabilities commonly associated depression and suicidal ideation. A formal feedback theory is developed, appraised, and analyzed using a combination of secondary analysis of qualitative interviews (N = 30) and quantitative analysis using system dynamics modeling and simulation. Implications for prevention practice, treatment, and future research are discussed.

本文描述了一种以数据驱动的方式开发认知脆弱性和家庭支持反馈理论的方法，该理论侧重于了解拉丁裔儿童、青少年和家庭所经历的动态。家庭支持被理解为对回避和适应不良行为的反应，这些行为可能是通常与抑郁和自杀意念相关的认知脆弱性的特征。结合使用定性访谈 ( N  = 30) 的二次分析和使用系统动力学建模和仿真的定量分析，开发、评估和分析了正式的反馈理论。讨论了对预防实践、治疗和未来研究的影响。