Research suggests that major transitions in the lives of children have marked effects on children's well-being.

• Children who move or change schools are more likely to drop out of school.
• Changes such as parental divorce, parental job loss, income instability, and changes in health or disability are also associated with negative consequences for children.

Hypothesis

Our hypothesis is that children who experience instability will have levels of academic performance and school attachment below the national average.

Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Population Association of America, Los Angeles, CA, March 31 to April 1, 2006.