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  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Previous research on welfare reform's impact on adolescents primarily focused on high school dropout and fertility rates.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding the broader behavioral and substance use effects of welfare reform on teenage boys.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the gender-specific effects of U.S. welfare reform on a range of adolescent behaviors.
  • To examine the impact on delinquent activities and substance use among teenagers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a difference-in-difference-in-differences (DDD) research framework.
  • Analyzed data to identify gender-specific outcomes related to welfare reform policies.

Main Results:

  • Welfare reform was associated with increased delinquent behaviors in boys, including fighting, property damage, and theft.
  • Substance use, including smoking, alcohol, and illicit drugs, rose for both boys and girls.
  • The effects on delinquent behaviors and substance use were substantially larger for boys.

Conclusions:

  • U.S. welfare reform had significant, gender-differentiated impacts on adolescent behavior.
  • The findings highlight a need for targeted interventions to address the negative consequences of welfare reform on adolescent boys' behavior and substance use.