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Investigates the relationship between parental incarceration and various mental health and behavioral issues in offspring.

April 12, 2026Open Access

Parental incarceration and psychiatric disorders, suicidal behavior, risk‐taking, and substance misuse events in offspring: A longitudinal within‐individual study

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Investigates the relationship between parental incarceration and various mental health and behavioral issues in offspring.
Longitudinal design tracking longitudinal outcomes in offspring
Assessment of psychiatric disorders, substance misuse, and risk-taking behavior
Within-individual comparisons to account for exposure variability
Offspring showed elevated rates of psychiatric disorders related to parental incarceration
Increased instances of suicidal behavior and substance misuse were observed
Identified circumstances where parental incarceration has a significant impact

Abstract

The elevated rates of mental and behavioral problems among offspring exposed to PI are unlikely to be due to a direct impact of PI, but an impact may exist under certain circumstances. These findings can help in targeting support to this vulnerable group.

Parental incarceration and psychiatric disorders, suicidal behavior, risk‐taking, and substance misuse events in offspring: A longitudinal within‐individual study

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