Key Points Question What characteristics of the parent-adolescent relationship are associated with young adult health outcomes? Findings In this cohort study of more than 15 000 adolescents, higher levels of adolescent-reported… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question What characteristics of the parent-adolescent relationship are associated with young adult health outcomes? Findings In this cohort study of more than 15 000 adolescents, higher levels of adolescent-reported parental warmth, parent-adolescent communication, time together, academic expectations, relationship and communication satisfaction, and maternal inductive discipline were associated with favorable outcomes in young adulthood. Meaning This study suggests that investments in improving the parent-adolescent relationship may be warranted, given robust links with long-term health outcomes.
               
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