Date of Award
Spring 5-17-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Arts
Department
English & World Languages
College
College of Arts & Humanities
Committee Chair
Dr. Anthony Caton
Program Director
Dr. Deborah Wilson
Abstract
Today, divorce is at an all-time high in the United States. Divorce not only impacts adults, but it greatly impacts children. The number of children affected by divorce has increased dramatically since the 1950s. Many studies over the years have linked juvenile delinquency, deviancy, and antisocial behavior to children who have experienced a parental divorce. I believe there is a connection between juvenile delinquency and parental divorce. In this paper, I will explore how existing research has proven that parental divorce and juvenile delinquency are connected. This article focuses on the impact of divorce on children through various characteristics such as socioeconomic status, family structure, social support, mental health, and academic performance. It will explain how these certain characteristics each impact the role of delinquency.
Recommended Citation
Robertson, Haley, "Exploring Potential Connections Between Parental Divorce, Deviance and Negative Child Outcomes: A Literature Review" (2016). Theses and Dissertations from 2016. 16.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/etds_2016/16