“I Used to Be Wild:” Adolescent Perspectives on the Influence of Family, Peers, School, and Neighborhood on Positive Behavioral Transition

Youth who have behavior problems as adolescents often have positive behavior transitions as young adults. This study examined the experiences of Black young adults who reported such a transition in their behavior when they were youth. Findings underscore the importance of the contexts of support (e.g., families, peers, schools, and neighborhoods), both general and specific, to the behavior transition.