The differential influence of absent and harsh fathers on juvenile delinquency.
J Adolesc
; 62: 9-17, 2018 01.
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ABSTRACT
Researchers have identified father absence as a contributor to juvenile delinquency. Consequently, politicians and community leaders are making efforts to re-engage fathers. However, it is possible that the presence of fathers is not, in itself, a substantial protective factor and, in some cases, can even be more detrimental than father absence. Employing a diverse sample of male juvenile offenders in the U.S. (ages 13-17), the present study examined the differential effects of absent fathers and harsh fathers on delinquency. Results indicated that youth in the harsh-father group engaged in more offending behaviors and used more substances than youth in the absent-father group. This difference remained even after controlling for the mother-child relationship. Implications of these findings for future research and delinquency prevention programs are discussed.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Relaciones Padres-Hijo
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Conducta Paterna
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Privación Paterna
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Conducta del Adolescente
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Delincuencia Juvenil
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Adolesc
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article