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Behavior
New findings in behavior described from University of California
April 25th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Using an Attachment Theory conceptual framework, associations were investigated among positive paternal and maternal relationships, and recent problem behaviors among 501 currently homeless and runaway adolescents (253 males, 248 females). Homeless and runaway youth commonly exhibit problem behaviors such as substance use, various forms of delinquency and risky sex behaviors, and report more emotional distress than typical adolescents." "Furthermore, attachments to their families are often strained. In structural equation models, positive paternal relationships significantly predicted less substance use and less...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-04-25)
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