Adolescent risky behavior and depression are a national health concern because this issue is associated with longer-term problem behaviors and unwanted consequences that carry into young adulthood. Parent-child relationship quality has been studied intensely for decades, yet there is little research on its distinct patterns over time, its predictors of and outcomes in child development, including high risk behavior, drug involvement, depression,and hopelessness. While substantial research has been conducted, more studies are needed to uncover factors that contribute to effective interventions to protect adolescents from chronic
and detrimental outcomes.