Research over the past 20 years suggests that the quality of the parent-adolescent relationship significantly affects the development of risk behaviors in adolescent health. The purpose of this paper is to present a review of studies published between 1996-2007 143Adolescence is a critical period for the development of healthy behaviors and lifestyles.Findings from numerous studies over the past 20 years suggest that the quality of the parent-adolescent relationship has significant impact on the development or prevention of risky adolescent health behaviors (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8) .Although there are many behaviors that might be unhealthy dietary behaviors; and physical inactivity (9) .

Structural equation modeling is a statistical technique that allows researchers to examine multiple hypotheses while simultaneously controlling for error. It can consist of a variety of observed and latent independent, mediator, and dependent variables. Owing to it being confirmatory in nature, this statistical approach can be used quite readily to test theoretical models. Likewise, it provides overall fit indices that determine whether the model tested actually fits the observed data. This article provides nurses with the basics on structural equation modeling so they can assimilate evidence from studies that use this statistical tool and be able to incorporate such findings into practice.

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