Determining Latent Classes of Cumulative Family Structure Experiences in Emerging Adulthood |
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Authors: | Kate Taylor Harcourt Francesca Adler-Baeder |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Child Development and Family Relations, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USAharcourtk14@ecu.edu;3. Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTUsing a sample of emerging adults (N = 536), this study examined detailed cumulative family structure spanning birth through emerging adulthood. Latent class analysis was used to determine profiles of cumulative family structure experiences based on measures of family structure measured at 5 time points, duration in current family structure, the number of parent relationship transitions, and the number of sibling transitions. Two distinct stable groups, 2 distinct mostly stable groups, and 1 highly unstable group emerged. Additionally, we explored 2 demographic variables as predictors of class membership, and class-level differences on current levels of well-being with a sample of emerging adults. |
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Keywords: | Emerging adulthood family instability family structure |
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