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Abstract
Objective: This study examined the role of shift-and-persist on youth psychological (i.e., internalizing and externalizing problems, emotion regulation) and sleep adjustment in impoverished youth. Method: All variables were assessed using questionnaires. In addition, parenting was assessed via observations and youth emotion regulation was assessed via physiological assessment (RSA suppression). Results: Results were not significant for the mediation and moderation models. However, maternal positivity towards child was negatively related to youth externalizing and sleep problems. Shift-and-persist was positively related to maternal positivity towards child and maternal acceptance. Conclusions: Maternal positivity is particularly important for youth development in the context of poverty.