Arkes, J. (2013). The Temporal Effects of Parental Divorce on Youth Substance Use. Subst Use Misuse
Substance Use & Misuse, 48(3), 290-297.
This survey was conducted with 1,975 adolescents that ranged from age 15-21. The survey and study examined whether the parenteral divorce process affects youth substance use. This study examined adolescent use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. The research indicated that adolescents are likely to use alcohol 2-4 years prior to the parental divorce. Following divorce adolescents are more likely to engage in alcohol, cigarette, and drug use. Research also indicated that the adolescent drug use due to the effects of divorce is not temporary. One of the most prominent pieces of information from …show more content…
The authors researched co-parenting, financial strain, and overall adjustment of adolescents living with half siblings and adolescents living with full biological siblings. After surveying 222 students the authors concluded that as time passed after the divorce or separation that adolescents perceive things in their life to get better. It was concluded that overtime adolescents of divorce become less stressed and are not affected by the divorce. Although many adolescent reported that stress decreased with time after a divorce they also reported that people underestimate the negative impact that divorce does have on adolescents. The authors of the article concluded by saying that all though divorce is becoming more common it does not mean that it is easy to cope with for …show more content…
The study evaluated parental bonding, mental health, psychiatric symptoms, coherence, and differences in the parents’ education and financial situations. Results of the study indicated adolescents that alternated residences or resided with two parents experienced a higher degree of care than adolescents living with a single parent. A likely explanation for this is that parents that live together or share time with their adolescent are less preoccupied with the demands of life than single parents. Also, adolescents who live with one parents reported significantly more psychiatric symptoms such as depression and anxiety then those that live with two parents. The authors concluded that living with both parents or alternating between homes of divorced parents is more beneficial to the child’s well-being unless there is conflict or violence in the home. When considering education level it was determined that there was no educational difference between parents who were living together and parents whose children alternated home, but there was a difference with single parents. Lastly, the authors evaluated the economic situations of the
Substance Use & Misuse, 48(3), 290-297.
This survey was conducted with 1,975 adolescents that ranged from age 15-21. The survey and study examined whether the parenteral divorce process affects youth substance use. This study examined adolescent use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. The research indicated that adolescents are likely to use alcohol 2-4 years prior to the parental divorce. Following divorce adolescents are more likely to engage in alcohol, cigarette, and drug use. Research also indicated that the adolescent drug use due to the effects of divorce is not temporary. One of the most prominent pieces of information from …show more content…
The authors researched co-parenting, financial strain, and overall adjustment of adolescents living with half siblings and adolescents living with full biological siblings. After surveying 222 students the authors concluded that as time passed after the divorce or separation that adolescents perceive things in their life to get better. It was concluded that overtime adolescents of divorce become less stressed and are not affected by the divorce. Although many adolescent reported that stress decreased with time after a divorce they also reported that people underestimate the negative impact that divorce does have on adolescents. The authors of the article concluded by saying that all though divorce is becoming more common it does not mean that it is easy to cope with for …show more content…
The study evaluated parental bonding, mental health, psychiatric symptoms, coherence, and differences in the parents’ education and financial situations. Results of the study indicated adolescents that alternated residences or resided with two parents experienced a higher degree of care than adolescents living with a single parent. A likely explanation for this is that parents that live together or share time with their adolescent are less preoccupied with the demands of life than single parents. Also, adolescents who live with one parents reported significantly more psychiatric symptoms such as depression and anxiety then those that live with two parents. The authors concluded that living with both parents or alternating between homes of divorced parents is more beneficial to the child’s well-being unless there is conflict or violence in the home. When considering education level it was determined that there was no educational difference between parents who were living together and parents whose children alternated home, but there was a difference with single parents. Lastly, the authors evaluated the economic situations of the