Assessing the variation of measurement of family structure in studies of adolescent risk behaviors: a systematic review

Senkowski, Valerie; Bhochhibhoya, Shristi; Bernard, Rhonda; Zingg, Taylor; Maness, Sarah B.

doi:10.1080/17450128.2019.1614708

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“…A recent systematic review highlighted the various and often narrow ways family structure has been measured in youth risk behavior studies and suggests broader definitions that expand beyond traditional ideas of family. 38 Proxy measures for social cohesion, discrimination, civic participation, and incarceration were not available on the NSFG. Within the domain of health and health care, health literacy was not assessed and within neighborhood and built environment.…”

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Associations Between Social Determinants of Health and Adolescent Contraceptive Use

Maness

Thompson²,

Lü³

2022

Family &Amp; Community Health

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This research assessed social determinants of contraceptive use among a nationally representative sample of adolescents. This study analyzed nationally representative, publicly available data from the 2013-2015 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG). The sample consisted of sexually active males and females between the ages of 15 and 19 (n = 775). Independent variables were social determinant questions asked on the NSFG, selected based on the Healthy People Social Determinants of Health Framework. We tested associations between adolescents' social determinants of health and 2 outcomes, use of any contraceptive at last sex, and effectiveness level of contraceptive method at last sex. Results indicated high contraceptive use at last intercourse (91.5%) and a significant association between any use of contraceptive and family structure (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.05, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.04-4.03), employment (AOR = 2.00, 95% CI = 1.06-3.77), and education (AOR = 3.43, 95% CI = 1.06-11.13). Few participants reported use of a highly effective method of pregnancy prevention (4.3%). In regression analyses, access to health care (AOR = 0.34, 95% CI = 0.14-0.84) and language and literacy (AOR = 2.92, 95% CI = 1.03-8.26) were found to be associated with using moderately effective contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy compared with not using any method. Although adolescents report overall high rates of contraceptive use, not all contraceptives have the same rates of effectiveness, and adolescents are often choosing those with lower effectiveness. This study found low rates of highly effective contraceptives to prevent pregnancy use (ie, intrauterine device and implant). It is also important to further explore the associations between family structure (measured in this study as intact childhood family) and distal links to contraceptive use. Future research should also further distinguish pathways to adolescent decision-making to use contraceptive methods to protect against STIs and pregnancy.

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Associations Between Social Determinants of Health and Adolescent Contraceptive Use

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Thompson²,

Lü³

2022

Family &Amp; Community Health

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“…This literature is marked by growing methodological sophistication, although studies also continue to foreground a deficitcomparison perspective by which dynamics related to half-and stepsibling relationships are contrasted with those of full biological siblings in nuclear families (M. Coleman et al, 2000;Sanner et al, 2018). Senkowski et al (2019) conducted a systematic review focused on family-structure measures used specifically in studies seeking to predict adolescent risk behaviors. This review found that studies often incorporate unidimensional assessments of family structure, such as whether a family is "intact" or "non-intact," whether a family transition has occurred, parental marital status, or the reported sex of the head-of-household (Senkowski et al, 2019).…”

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“…Senkowski et al (2019) conducted a systematic review focused on family-structure measures used specifically in studies seeking to predict adolescent risk behaviors. This review found that studies often incorporate unidimensional assessments of family structure, such as whether a family is "intact" or "non-intact," whether a family transition has occurred, parental marital status, or the reported sex of the head-of-household (Senkowski et al, 2019).…”

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“…For one, it is not clear which specific family structures have been either studied often or largely overlooked. Building on the work of Senkowski et al (2019), a scoping review could attend to this issue and reach beyond a focus on youth adjustment outcomes and examine a larger body of studies focused on well-being more broadly. It would also be useful to determine whether research in this area has been guided by relevant theory, and if so, which theories have demonstrated utility and promise.…”

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A scoping review of research on well‐being across diverse family structures: Rethinking approaches for understanding contemporary families

Jensen

Sanner

2021

J of Family Theo & Revie

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In the United States and across the globe, demographic trends have coalesced to produce an increasingly diverse set of family structures, fueling international interest in exploring diverse family structures as key developmental contexts for adults and children. Given the persistence of research focused on well-being differences across family structures, and in order to move this research into the future productively, it is critical to rigorously chart and evaluate how this research is being conducted. In this scoping review, we evaluate 283 studies that examined associations between family structure and well-being. We reflect on dominant methodological trends across four primary domains: (a) approaches to measuring family structure, (b) approaches to analyzing associations between family structure and well-being, (c) the application of theory, and (d) conceptualizations of well-being. In evaluating observable trends, we offer recommendations for rethinking where we can (and perhaps should) go next to better understand and support contemporary families.

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“…There is no consensus on how to configure family structure. A review of the literature finds multiple definitions, although the most common approach is to contrast intact and nonintact families while taking into account the caregivers' marital status (Senkowski et al, 2019). In an effort to be as inclusive as possible, two definitions of family structure were employed in this study.…”

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Family structure and delinquency: Antisocial cognition as a mediating mechanism

Walters

Runell

Kremser

2022

Journal of Adolescence

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Introduction This study investigates the direct and indirect effects of family structure on future delinquency using cognitive insensitivity and cognitive impulsivity as mediators. Methods Employing a sample of 845 middle school students (406 boys, 439 girls), this study examined the effects of family structure on future delinquency and antisocial cognition as students progressed through the middle school years—that is, sixth through eighth grade. Results Family structure, assessed as a three‐level variable (two‐parent home vs. stepparent/grandparent home vs. single‐parent home) or as a two‐level variable (two‐parent/stepparent home vs. other), predicted delinquency 2 years later. Adding antisocial cognition—cognitive insensitivity and cognitive impulsivity—to the model produced significant indirect effects in which both cognitive insensitivity and cognitive impulsivity mediated the family structure–delinquency relationship. Conclusions Based on these results, it would appear that antisocial cognition plays a salient role in the association known to exist between family structure and later delinquency. The research and practical implications of these results include a call for greater use of a mediation methodology when studying the family structure–delinquency relationship and finding ways to assist families in creating control and moral values in their children.

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Assessing the variation of measurement of family structure in studies of adolescent risk behaviors: a systematic review

Cited by 4 publications

References 59 publications

Associations Between Social Determinants of Health and Adolescent Contraceptive Use

Associations Between Social Determinants of Health and Adolescent Contraceptive Use

A scoping review of research on well‐being across diverse family structures: Rethinking approaches for understanding contemporary families

Family structure and delinquency: Antisocial cognition as a mediating mechanism

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