Research Findings Flashcards
1
Q
Divorce
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Younger children are impacted most initially
Older children have delayed impact
Divorce negatively impacts academic achievement and this is worse for older kids and boys
Sleeper effect- females do worse over time after a divorce. Adolescence/young adult
2
Q
Alcohol abuse and demographic factors
A
Most common among whites
Abuse increasing and dependence decreasing
Abuse and dependence more common among men and younger people