Family Disadvantage, Education, and Health Outcomes Among Black Youths Over a 20-Year Period
Edith Chen,
Tianyi Yu,
Katherine B. Ehrlich
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceUpward mobility (via educational attainment) is highly valued, but longitudinal associations with mental and physical health among Black youths are less understood.ObjectiveTo examine associations of childhood family disadvantage and college graduation with adult mental and physical health in Black youths followed up into adulthood.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis longitudinal, prospective cohort study of Black youths from the state of Georgia who were studied for 20 years (ages 11 to 31 years) … Show more
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