APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Influence of Family Cohesion, Expression, and Conflict on Emerging Adult Risky Sex Behavior and Substance Abuse

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Developmental

  • Brooklyn Moudy
  • Bailey Whitmore
    Assistant Researcher - Student
  • Richard Nelson
    Mississippi State University
  • Cliff McKinney
    Mississippi State University

Abstract

Risky sex behavior (RSB) and substance use in emerging adults are associated with various outcomes, many of which are related to familial upbringing. Using AMOS 28.0, results of the current study revealed that parental conflict, cohesion, and expression associated with RSB and substance use in emerging adults.

Childhood Adversity

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