Divorce leaves lasting scars on children, major new study finds
June 6, 2025
A new study has revealed that children who experience parental divorce face significant long-term consequences, including lower income, increased mortality risk, and a higher likelihood of teenage pregnancy.
The research, conducted by economists Andrew C. Johnston, Maggie R. Jones, and Nolan G. Pope, tracked children born in the US between 1988 and 1993, and examined their lives across key indicators like income levels, college enrollment, incarceration rates, and mortality.
