Date of Award
5-10-2019
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Sociology
First Advisor
Tomeka Davis
Second Advisor
Eric Wright
Third Advisor
Daniel Pasciuti
Abstract
Using Waves I and IV of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), this thesis analyzes the relationship between parental incarceration and adverse life outcomes. More specifically, I examine the associations between parental incarceration and education, depressive symptoms, and criminal justice involvement. Using binomial logistic regression, I examine the differences between youth that had an incarcerated parent (mother, father, or both) compared to not having a parent incarcerated. Results indicate that Individuals experiencing parental incarceration were statistically more likely to experience negative outcomes compared to those that have not experienced parental incarceration.
Recommended Citation
Darkwa, Asantewaa, "Race and the Impact of Parental Incarceration on Childhood Outcomes." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2019.
https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/sociology_theses/83