The Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice 2017
DOI: 10.1002/9781118524275.ejdj0167
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Divorce Effects

Abstract: It is well established that parental divorce has deleterious effects on youth's outcome. As society has become more tolerant toward divorce, it is not clear whether or not parental divorce still affects youth negatively. Reviewing the latest literature on divorce, this entry sheds light on the effects of divorce. Specifically, it focuses on the effect of parental divorce on youth's outcome, including juvenile delinquency, substance and alcohol use, risky sexual behavior, and related youth problems.

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“…Divorce can be defined as an event to break or leave, and the end of the marriage bond (Härkönen, 2015). Divorce undermines commitment to marriage as a context for sexual relations and childbearing (Su, 2017). In an intact marriage, children benefit from marriage, and conversely Conflict in marriage has a high potential to harm children.…”
Section: Inseparable/ No Divorcementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Divorce can be defined as an event to break or leave, and the end of the marriage bond (Härkönen, 2015). Divorce undermines commitment to marriage as a context for sexual relations and childbearing (Su, 2017). In an intact marriage, children benefit from marriage, and conversely Conflict in marriage has a high potential to harm children.…”
Section: Inseparable/ No Divorcementioning
confidence: 99%