Family disruption in early life and drinking in young adulthood.
The relationship between family disruption early in life and subsequent drinking in young adulthood was examined in a large representative British sample. Contrary to popular belief, parental loss was not an antecedent to heavy drinking in young adults. This finding was observed within social class of origin groups and when the nature and timing of the disruption were considered separately.
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Social Statistics Research Unit, City University, Northampton Square, London, U.K.
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D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000523:psychology*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology*; D004243:Divorce / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008426:Maternal Deprivation; D010333:Paternal Deprivation; D010553:Personality Development; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom