The Impact of Family Structure on the Health of children: Effects of Divorce and Negligence by Parents: A Retrospective Meta – Analysis

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Authors : Mahathi S.K

Abstract:

Background: The present study is a retrospective Meta – analysis of various research studies that focuses on the children under the age of 12 who have been affected in terms of health- based on their developmental, nutritional and overall (general) mental health due to impaired family structure. The present study also focuses on how the issues may be carried forward into their adulthood in terms of health.

Methods: The Research articles published in PUBMED, MEDLINE, SCOPUS and other coherent data published earlier was collected, compiled and represented in the present study

Results: Previous published research has shown that, children living with their married, biological parents consistently have better physical, emotional, and academic well-being.

Conclusion: Based on the present study, it has been concluded that, family relationship will have a definitive impact on the different aspects in their children’s life.

Keywords: retrospective Meta – analysis, parental negligence, health, biological parents.

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