Childhood Adversity and Mens Relationships in Adulthood: Life Course Processes and Racial Disadvantage

Discussion:
A life course perspective directs attention to the early life origins of cumulative patterns of social disadvantage, patterns that extend to later life. Our findings suggest psychosocial and behavioral pathways through which early life adversity may constrain and strain men’s relationships, possibly contributing to racial inequality in family relationships across the life span.

Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - August 11, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Umberson, D., Thomeer, M. B., Williams, K., Thomas, P. A., Liu, H. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research