Adolescent Exposure to Violence and Adult Outcomes
Adolescent Exposure to Violence and Adult Outcomes examines how different forms of violence exposure during adolescence relate to outcomes in adulthood. It draws on nearly three decades of longitudinal data from a national probability sample and considers differences by sex.
At a glance
- Uses longitudinal data collected over nearly three decades from a national probability sample.
- Examines victimization, parental physical abuse, witnessing parental violence and neighborhood violence during adolescence.
- Considers adult education, employment, relationships, income, mental health, substance use, violence and arrest.
- Discusses how associations vary across forms of exposure and between females and males.
Reference price: $39.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Connects several distinct forms of adolescent violence exposure with a broad range of adult outcomes.
- The sex-specific analysis may help readers avoid treating outcomes as uniform across groups.
- Includes implications for theory, policy and future research.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Lexington Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 29, 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 242 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1793650527 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1793650528 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 11.5 ounces |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Researchers and students studying violence, adolescence, life-course outcomes or social policy.
- Readers seeking longitudinal research on links between childhood or adolescent experiences and adult outcomes.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a general introductory overview rather than a focused longitudinal study.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book examine?
It examines how several forms of violence exposure during adolescence relate to adult outcomes, including education, employment, relationships, mental health, substance use and violence.
What data does the study use?
The book describes longitudinal data collected over nearly three decades from a national probability sample of respondents.
Does it compare outcomes for females and males?
Yes. The listing says the study considers how the effects of different forms of exposure vary for females and males.
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