Intergenerational Continuity and Discontinuity in Substance Use: the Role of Concurrent Parental Marijuana Use

Larroulet, Pilar; Loughran, Thomas A.; Augustyn, Megan Bears; Thornberry, Terence P.; Henry, Kimberly L.

doi:10.1007/s40865-021-00159-7

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“…As with our suggested increase in emphasis on three-generation intergenerational transmission models, research using data from the RIS has provided important insights into the need to both consider families with high and low levels of crime and criminal justice contact initially and focus on change between generations (e.g., Larroulet et al 2021;Loughran et al 2018;Thornberry 2005Thornberry , 2016Thornberry et al 2018). Figure 1b 7 provides an articulation of how one might simultaneously consider these issues, drawing on the work of Loughran and colleagues on substance use (Loughran et al 2018).…”

Section: Strengthening the Focus On Intergenerational Changementioning

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Desistance as an Intergenerational Process

Wildeman,

Sampson

2024

Annu. Rev. Criminol.

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Nearly 35 years ago, Sampson and Laub popularized the concept of desistance from crime and isolated core factors that promote and inhibit this process. In this article, we introduce the concept of intergenerational desistance and provide guidance on measuring and explaining this process, encouraging researchers to think of the life-course of crime in terms of both individuals and generations. We first review research on the intergenerational transmission of family criminality and criminal justice contact, relying also on research outside of criminology to highlight how using broader conceptions of the family, including social parents, entire generations, and three (or more) generations could enliven this area. Bridging these literatures allows us to then introduce the concept of intergenerational desistance and elaborate on the concept of intergenerational escalation and demonstrate how they can be measured using data from the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN). We close by developing a research agenda for considering intergenerational desistance and escalation in ways that enhance our understanding of how the life-course of crime, criminal justice contact, and other troubles in life (e.g., with alcohol, drugs, and mental health) progress through families. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Criminology, Volume 7 is January 2024. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

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Section: Strengthening the Focus On Intergenerational Changementioning

confidence: 99%

Desistance as an Intergenerational Process

Wildeman,

Sampson

2024

Annu. Rev. Criminol.

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“…Generational continuity in the use of substances has gained attention for several decades (1)(2)(3)(4). There is growing evidence showing that several biopsychosocial factors may contribute to heightened substance use risk in children of parents with substance use disorders (SUDs) (5)(6)(7), indicating that both genetic (8)(9)(10), and environmental factors (11,12) play an important role in the heightened susceptibility to and manifestation of SUDs later in life (13)(14)(15).…”

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“…Experiencing parental substance use (PSU) has been particularly associated with a heightened risk of developing SUDs in offspring (3,(52)(53)(54)(55)(56)(57). Since PSU may impede parenting and the provision of a nurturing environment (58)(59)(60), the role of environmental and household stressors in the heightened risk of substance use continuation across generations has increasingly gained attention, with a particular focus on parental influences (e.g., parenting skills, parental inhibitory control, parental monitoring and discipline, parental modeling, harsh parenting) (42,56,(61)(62)(63)(64)(65).…”

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“I Grew Up Amidst Alcohol and Drugs:” a Qualitative Study on the Lived Experiences of Parental Substance Use Among Adults Who Developed Substance Use Disorders Themselves

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Experiencing parental substance use (PSU) has been associated with a heightened risk of developing substance use disorders (SUDs) in offspring. The primary goal of this study was to explore perspectives of adult children with lived experience of PSU who also developed SUDs themselves through first-hand experience. This study was conducted in Flanders (Belgium). A qualitative exploratory research design was applied. Seventeen semi-structured interviews were conducted with adult children of parents with SUDs (range: 29–48 years) who themselves had developed SUDs. All interviews were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. Three overarching themes emerged through thematic analysis: 1) loneliness and neglect in childhood; 2) stigma and the self; and 3) the role of social connection in substance use and recovery. The narratives highlighted the central role of feelings of loneliness, isolation and belonging among children of parents with SUDs in childhood and adulthood. Increasing public awareness on the impact of PSU on children and accessible support is needed to overcome stigma and remove barriers to social inclusion for children of parents with SUDs. Findings may prove valuable in informing policy, program and treatment development aimed at breaking maladaptive intergenerational cycles.

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