The negative effects of father absence on boys are lessened if boys have:
A) younger siblings.
B) an older male role model.
C) high SES.
D) all of the above

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Research has shown that having an older male role model can help mitigate the negative effects of father absence on boys. Having younger siblings and high SES may be factors that contribute to positive development, but they are not specifically linked to lessening the negative effects of father absence on boys.

The Negative Effects of Father Absence on Boys Are Lessened