Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 2, 2025
07:01
Experimental Paradigm for Measuring the Effects of Self-distancing in Young Children
Published on: March 1, 2019
8.0K
Parental separation and school dropout in adolescence.
Kateryna Karhina1, Tormod Bøe1,2, Mari Hysing1,2
1Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway.
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Parental separation increases adolescent school dropout risk. Parental education and income explain some of this risk, but other factors also contribute to the complex link.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Research
Background:
- Parental separation is a significant life event for adolescents.
- Understanding its impact on educational attainment is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between parental separation and school dropout in adolescents.
- To identify mediating factors contributing to this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the youth@hordaland study linked to the Norwegian National Educational Database (N=8323).
- Employed logistic regression and Fairlie post-regression decomposition analyses.
- Examined parental education, household income, health, family cohesion, and peer problems as potential mediators.
Main Results:
- Parental separation was significantly associated with higher odds of school dropout (AOR=1.72).
- Parental education (43%) and disposable income (20%) explained a substantial portion of the increased dropout risk.
- Approximately 31% of the association was explained by the studied covariates.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents from separated families face a higher risk of not completing secondary education.
- Parental socioeconomic factors are key mediators, but other unmeasured factors also play a role.
- The link between parental separation and school dropout is multifactorial and complex.
Keywords:
Parental divorceadolescenceparental separationschool completionschool dropoutupper secondary schoolMore Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:23Influence of Parents and Peers on Identity
94
Adolescence is a pivotal period of identity formation, during which individuals begin to answer questions central to their sense of self, such as "Who am I?" and "Who do I hope to become?" Both parents and peers play critical roles in guiding adolescents through this complex developmental phase.
Parental Influence on Identity Development
Parents serve as primary guides and managers in an adolescent's life, offering support instrumental in decision-making and personal growth....
Parental Influence on Identity Development
Parents serve as primary guides and managers in an adolescent's life, offering support instrumental in decision-making and personal growth....
94
01:30Oppositional Defiant Disorder
100
A persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood, defiant behavior, or vindictiveness characterizes Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Symptoms must occur over at least six months, involve interactions with individuals beyond siblings, and meet specific diagnostic criteria to be clinically significant. The disorder affects emotional regulation, social interactions, and behavior, often manifesting early in life and influencing long-term development and functioning.
Diagnostic Criteria and...
Diagnostic Criteria and...
100
01:27Parenting Styles
99
Diana Baumrind's four parenting styles — authoritarian, authoritative, neglectful, and permissive — each influence children's socio-emotional development differently.
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative...
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative...
99
01:27Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture
67
Adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds face a multifaceted journey in forming their identities, shaped by the intersections of cultural expectations and personal exploration. For these adolescents, identity formation involves not only typical developmental challenges but also navigating the perceptions and attitudes of the majority culture. As they grow, adolescents in ethnic minority groups often become increasingly aware of stereotypes, social biases, and discrimination, all of which...
67
03:00Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification
5.2K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
5.2K
02:04Bullying
8.5K
A modern form of aggression is bullying. As you learn in your study of child development, socializing and playing with other children is beneficial for children’s psychological development. However, as you may have experienced as a child, not all play behavior has positive outcomes. Some children are aggressive and want to play roughly. Other children are selfish and do not want to share toys. One form of negative social interactions among children that has become a national concern is...
8.5K