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.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/14319844
Recommended Citation
Darkwa, Asantewaa, "Race and the Impact of Parental Incarceration on Childhood Outcomes." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2019.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/14319844