Implications of Childhood Externalizing Problems for Young Adults.

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8

Behavior Problems; Child Development; Interpersonal Relationship; Mental Health; Parent Child Relationship; Predictor Variables; Prevention; Social Support Groups; Well Being; Young Adults

0022-2445

Explores the relationships between childhood externalizing problems and adult psychological well-being, social support, and intimate relationship quality. The results indicate that childhood problems predict lower levels of adult psychological well-being, kin support, and relationship quality. Findings suggest that the best way for parents to prevent and offset their offspring's difficulties is to maintain quality relationships with them. (Contains 33 references and 1 table.) (GCP)

2004

EJ679433