@article{ref1,
title="Family risk exposure profiles during early childhood: developmental processes and adolescent well-being",
journal="Adversity and resilience science",
year="2023",
author="Seay, Danielle M. and Ivanova, Miglena Y. and Nickerson, Amanda B. and Godleski, Stephanie A. and Schuetze, Pamela and Eiden, Rina D.",
volume="4",
number="2",
pages="151-170",
abstract="Although prior work indicates that exposure to multiple family risk factors negatively impacts adjustment in childhood and adolescence, few studies have examined whether children in high-risk families transition in and out of adversity during early childhood and whether patterns of change matter for adjustment in adolescence. Using data from a sample of 216 caregiver-child dyads participating in a study of prenatal cocaine exposure (116 exposed and 100 non-exposed; 50.9% girls), we used latent transition analysis to identify distinct profiles of early exposure to caregiver substance use (SU) and SU-related familial risk (caregiver psychological distress, exposure to violence, harshness, and low sensitivity) and the association between these profiles and adolescent well-being (i.e., hope, happiness, and life satisfaction). Assessments occurred when children were 13, 24, 36, and 48 months and during kindergarten (M(months) = 66.16, SD = 4.47) and early adolescence (M(years) = 13.26, SD = 0.88). Caregivers self-identified as 72.09% Black, 15.81% White, 10.23% Hispanic/Latinx, 1.40% other, and 0.47% American Indian. Four profiles of varying levels of exposure to caregiver SU and SU-related risks were identified from infancy to kindergarten: SU/family risks, no SU/low family risks, SU/negative parenting, and SU/low family risks. Most children stayed in the same profile (64.2%), while the rest transitioned between profiles. Children exposed to caregiver SU and family adversity had lower positive outcomes in adolescence. Stable membership in the SU/family risks profile had significant maladaptive consequences on adolescent well-being. Implications for research and the design of tailored interventions to promote well-being among at-risk youth are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2662-2424",
doi="10.1007/s42844-023-00090-4",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42844-023-00090-4"
}