Previous research has linked changes in family structure (especially parental divorce) with involvement in juvenile delinquency. Comparatively less research has attempted to examine the long-term impact of shifts in family structure on delinquent and criminal involvement. The current study addresses this gap in the literature by examining the influence of changes in family structure during adolescence on delinquent involvement both cross sectionally and longitudinally. Our findings revealed a small and only temporary association between changes in family structure and adolescent delinquency. We discuss the implications of these results for future research.

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家庭结构对犯罪行为的影响

先前的研究已将家庭结构的变化（尤其是父母离婚）与青少年犯罪联系在一起。相对较少的研究试图检验家庭结构变化对犯罪和犯罪活动的长期影响。当前的研究通过检查青春期家庭结构变化对横断面和纵纵犯罪的影响来解决文献中的空白。我们的研究结果揭示了家庭结构变化和青少年犯罪之间的短暂关联。我们讨论了这些结果对未来研究的意义。