Child Dev October 2003 PMID 12795391

Does father absence place daughters at special risk for early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy?

Bruce J Ellis, John E Bates, Kenneth A Dodge, David M Fergusson, L John Horwood, Gregory S Pettit, Lianne Woodward

Mentions

37
Peak: 5 in May 2021
across 5 sources since Oct 2019

Extended reach

54,361
potential audience

Total likes

2,272

Video views

38,660

Mentions per month

Oct 2019 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter14 posts
  • News14 articles
  • Facebook4 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone demonstrates support and recognition of the study's significance, such as posts mentioning how father absence 'can lead to early puberty and risky behaviors,' using words like 'verheerend' (devastating) and emphasizing the serious social implications, which underscores a shared concern and the study's impact on societal understanding.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the link between father absence and increased risks of early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy, reflecting general support for the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate curiosity, with some explicitly referencing the study and others making broader comments on related social issues, indicating initial engagement but not deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference concepts like parental investment and discuss potential implications, suggesting some level of analysis and personal reflection.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight that the research influences perspectives on family dynamics and societal perceptions, though it remains mainly theoretical without widespread practical applications emphasized.

Abstract in brief

  • Greater exposure to father absence is linked to higher risks of early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy among girls in both the US and New Zealand studies.
  • The increased risk persists even after accounting for other family and personal disadvantages, suggesting that father absence itself plays a significant role.
  • The research discusses various explanations for these effects, including lifelong adversity, evolutionary psychology, social learning, and genetics, highlighting the complex ways father absence may influence young women's development.]

Top posts

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Pete
@post_liberal · X

‘Greater exposure to father absence was strongly associated with elevated risk for early sexual activity and adolescent pregnancy’ https://t.co/klQUxS48oo

Jul 6, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 9,686 followers View post →
TheLegendary_and_Marvelous Procrastinator
@thelegendary_79 · X

@ilfska @floopthevolcano @Provokethoughtz Does Father Absence Place Daughters at Special Risk for Early Sexual Activity and Teenage Pregnancy? https://t.co/cFBjKU6Tnt.

Jan 3, 2025 · 1 like · 23 followers View post →
Bassaces
@Bassaces1 · X

RT @post_liberal: ‘Greater exposure to father absence was strongly associated with elevated risk for early sexual activity and adolescent p…

Jul 7, 2021 · 1 share · 2,606 followers View post →
1stRantMediaNetwork
@1stRantMedia · X

Toxic masculinity; a flawed idea https://t.co/vCDOKUj9hH via @YouTube

May 31, 2021 · 1,769 followers View post →
Herbert Sammler von Daten
@herby210269 · X

In Kooperation mit @BIKinderrechte ein paar Studien zur Vaterlosigkeit und ähnlichen Themen Does Father Absence Place Daughters at Special Risk for Early Sexual Activity and Teenage Pregnancy? https://t.co/5nGtJfBjPL

Oct 18, 2019 · 394 followers View post →
Freightliner
@manLawrance · X

RT @manLawrance: Toxic masculinity; a flawed idea https://t.co/DLbt0BpA7D via @YouTube

May 31, 2021 · 1 share · 336 followers View post →

All mentions

eld3mocr4ta
@eld3mocr4ta · X

@Iluvacetaminof @DevoxPosting «Does father absence place daughters at special risk for early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy?». En su estudio habla de que encontraron que las niñas sin una figura paterna presente antes de los seis años suelen a alcanzar la pubertad antes y a iniciar relaciones sexuales

Nov 5, 2025 · 91 followers View post →
TheLegendary_and_Marvelous Procrastinator
@thelegendary_79 · X

@HypatiaScientia @DirtyHarry_tv Schon gewusst, dass Väter die besseren Eltern als alleinerziehende Mütter sind? https://t.co/7LWTCsmUtV https://t.co/27V1wJzUE5 https://t.co/JbLwKHJXtl

Oct 4, 2025 · 23 followers View post →
Samuel Somma
@Samuel_Vercelli · X

@NotciasRio1 (Parental Investment Theory) David Buss Sugere que a ausência do pai pode alterar a percepção feminina, levando a comportamentos promíscuos. Fonte: Ellis, B. J., et al. (2003). Does Father Absence Place Daughters at Special Risk for Early Sexual Activity and Teenage Pregnancy

Jul 17, 2025 · 18 followers View post →
TheLegendary_and_Marvelous Procrastinator
@thelegendary_79 · X

@Birgit_Kelle Die Folgen der Vaterlosigkeit sind für die Kinder verheerend. https://t.co/27V1wJzUE5 https://t.co/tNXfJrupc1

Jun 5, 2025 · 23 followers View post →
MoonLime
@MoonLime1 · X

@MaMitNic @Grrigorivna З самого початку, авторка твіта створила певний тон розмови, де показала, що це не пристойне товариство, а ... дещо інше. Але так і бути, тримайте https://t.co/G0ie8ltCpJ

Mar 19, 2025 · 92 followers View post →
burak
@huskyburak · X

@nowwatchgodney Evet, babasız büyüyen herkes mükemmel birey oluyor zaten. Suç oranlarına, psikolojik araştırmalara falan bakmaya gerek yok, çünkü sen ‘çoğu pırıl pırıl insan’ diyerek konuyu bitirdin. Keşke adalet sistemi de böyle çalışsa. https://t.co/CXQOflUxhs https://t.co/OKANNoUKKs

Feb 12, 2025 · 37 followers View post →
TheLegendary_and_Marvelous Procrastinator
@thelegendary_79 · X

@ilfska @floopthevolcano @Provokethoughtz Does Father Absence Place Daughters at Special Risk for Early Sexual Activity and Teenage Pregnancy? https://t.co/cFBjKU6Tnt.

Jan 3, 2025 · 1 like · 23 followers View post →
Bassaces
@Bassaces1 · X

RT @post_liberal: ‘Greater exposure to father absence was strongly associated with elevated risk for early sexual activity and adolescent p…

Jul 7, 2021 · 1 share · 2,606 followers View post →
Pete
@post_liberal · X

‘Greater exposure to father absence was strongly associated with elevated risk for early sexual activity and adolescent pregnancy’ https://t.co/klQUxS48oo

Jul 6, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 9,686 followers View post →
1stRantMediaNetwork
@1stRantMedia · X

Toxic masculinity; a flawed idea https://t.co/vCDOKUj9hH via @YouTube

May 31, 2021 · 1,769 followers View post →
derek.
@derek69811535 · X

Toxic masculinity; a flawed idea https://t.co/1wSpzyyTUt przez @YouTube

May 31, 2021 · 260 followers View post →
Freightliner
@manLawrance · X

RT @manLawrance: Toxic masculinity; a flawed idea https://t.co/DLbt0BpA7D via @YouTube

May 31, 2021 · 1 share · 336 followers View post →
Freightliner
@manLawrance · X

Toxic masculinity; a flawed idea https://t.co/DLbt0BpA7D via @YouTube

May 31, 2021 · 1 share · 336 followers View post →
Herbert Sammler von Daten
@herby210269 · X

In Kooperation mit @BIKinderrechte ein paar Studien zur Vaterlosigkeit und ähnlichen Themen Does Father Absence Place Daughters at Special Risk for Early Sexual Activity and Teenage Pregnancy? https://t.co/5nGtJfBjPL

Oct 18, 2019 · 394 followers View post →