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Family Stability and Childhood Behavioral Outcomes: A Critical Review of the Literature

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Baldridge, Stephen·2011·Journal of Family Strengths
DOI 10.58464/2168-670x.1004
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As the definition of what is considered a family changes in our society, the family unit itself continues to undergo changes. These changes can sometimes lead to decreased stability within the family unit. One of the greatest challenges facing those researching this phenomenon is the lack of consistency within the existing body of research surrounding what familial instability actually is (the definition). This critical review of the literature examines the current body of literature in order to identify what is known about family stability and its impact on adolescent behavior, as well as what gaps currently exist. This review focuses on definitions of family stability, current factors surrounding the stability of the family unit, and addresses the implications that the current body of literature presents.

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Authors
Baldridge, S.
Affiliations
Abilene Christian University (US)
Corresponding author
Baldridge, Stephen
Venue
Journal of Family Strengths
Publisher
Texas Medical Center Library
Published
2011-11-23
Volume
11
Issue
1
ISSN
2168-670X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.58464/2168-670x.1004
OpenAlex
W2131801426
Cited by
11
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3
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2026: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2015: 1
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0.88
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journal article
Language
en
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cc-by-nc-nd
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  • Journal of Family Strengths (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • Digital Commons-TMC (Texas Medical Center) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
Keywords
family stability, family instability, adolescent behavior, family change, definition of family, family structure

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