Mapping developmental changes in perceived parent–adolescent relationship quality throughout middle school and high school

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (04) ◽  
pp. 1541-1556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley M. Ebbert ◽  
Frank J. Infurna ◽  
Suniya S. Luthar
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Middle School ◽  
New England ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Developmental Changes ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Adolescent Relationship ◽  
Over Time

AbstractThis study examined changes in adolescents’ perceived relationship quality with mothers and fathers from middle school to high school, gender differences, and associated mental health consequences using longitudinal data from the New England Study of Suburban Youth cohort (n = 262, 48% female) with annual assessments (Grades 6–12). For both parents, alienation increased, and trust and communication decreased from middle school to high school, with greater changes among girls. Overall, closeness to mothers was higher than with fathers. Girls, compared to boys, perceived more trust and communication and similar levels of alienation with mothers at Grade 6. Girls perceived stronger increases in alienation from both parents and stronger declines in trust with mothers during middle school. Increasing alienation from both parents and less trust with mothers at Grade 6 was associated with higher levels of anxiety at Grade 12. Less trust with both parents at Grade 6 and increasing alienation and decreasing trust with mothers in high school were associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms at Grade 12. Overall, girls reported having higher levels of anxiety at Grade 12 compared to boys. Findings on the course of the quality of parent–adolescent relationships over time are discussed in terms of implications for more targeted research and interventions.

scholarly journals Associations between adolescents’ internalizing problems and well-being: is there a buffering role of boys’ and girls’ relationships with their mothers and fathers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chantie Charissa Luijten ◽  
Daphne van de Bongardt ◽  
Joran Jongerling ◽  
Anna Petra Nieboer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Internalizing Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Adolescent Relationship

Abstract Background Internalizing mental health problems (i.e., depression and anxiety symptoms) are known to be related negatively to adolescents’ well-being. However, whether this negative association manifests equally in boys and girls, and the potential buffering role of high-quality relationships with mothers and fathers, remain unknown. Thus, the present study was conducted to 1) investigate associations among adolescents’ internalizing problems and mother– and father–adolescent relationship quality, on the one hand, and adolescents’ well-being, on the other hand, 2) explore the buffering role of high-quality mother– and father–adolescent relationships in the association between adolescents’ internalizing problems and well-being, and 3) examine gender differences in these main and buffering effects. Methods The analysis sample consisted of 1064 adolescents (53.7% girls; aged 11–17 years) from three secondary schools in the Netherlands. Participants filled out an online questionnaire incorporating the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form to measure well-being, the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25 to measure internalizing problems, and the Network of Relationships Inventory to measure mother– and father–adolescent relationship quality. The cross-sectional data were analyzed using path models in R, controlling for age, ethnocultural background, and education level. Multigroup analyses were performed to identify gender differences. Results Adolescents with fewer internalizing problems (β = − 0.40, p < 0.001) and adolescents with higher-quality relationships with their mothers and fathers reported higher concurrent levels of well-being (β = 0.10 to 0.18, all p < 0.01). The quality of mother-adolescent relationships had a significantly larger association with adolescents’ well-being than that of father-adolescent relationship quality. However, relationships with mothers and fathers did not significantly buffer the association between adolescents’ internalizing problems and well-being. Multigroup analyses revealed no difference between boys and girls. Conclusions The current study contributes to the understanding of internalizing problems as an important risk factor for adolescents’ well-being, regardless of the quality of relationships with mothers and fathers. The quality of adolescents’ relationships with their parents is associated positively with their well-being, even in the presence of internalizing problems. These findings underline the importance of mothers’ and fathers’ roles in adolescent boys’ and girls’ well-being.

Is self-esteem a resource for the parental couple? A longitudinal study on the quality of the romantic and coparental relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 3773-3795
Author(s):  
Nahema El Ghaziri ◽  
Joëlle Darwiche ◽  
Jean-Philippe Antonietti
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Family Unit ◽  
The Family ◽  
Parental Couple ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

The aim of this study is to investigate the longitudinal influence of self-esteem on romantic and coparental relationship quality. The data were drawn from the German Family Panel, pairfam. Parents ( n couples = 2,364) were assessed three times over 4 years. The results indicated that romantic and coparental quality decreased over time, while self-esteem remained stable. The self-esteem of both parents predicted initial romantic and coparental quality. Additionally, mothers’ self-esteem reduced the decline in romantic quality. Finally, romantic quality mediated the relationship between parents’ self-esteem and coparental quality. These results suggest that self-esteem might be a resource for the parental couple and even for the family unit, as romantic and coparental quality are key elements for the well-being of both parent and child.

The importance of relationships with parents and best friends for adolescents’ romantic relationship quality: Differences between indigenous and ethnic Dutch adolescents

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thao Ha ◽  
Geertjan Overbeek ◽  
Marieke de Greef ◽  
Ron H.J. Scholte ◽  
Rutger C.M.E. Engels
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Relationship Intimacy ◽  
Best Friendships ◽  
Adolescent Relationship ◽  
Romantic Relationship Quality

This study examined how the quality of relationships with parents and friends were related to intimacy, commitment, and passion in adolescents’ romantic relationships for indigenous Dutch and ethnic Dutch adolescents. Self-report survey data were used from 444 (88.9%) indigenous Dutch and 55 (11.1%) ethnic Dutch adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age (M = 15.34, SD = 1.14), all of whom were involved in a romantic relationship. About 61.6% (n = 307) were girls. For both indigenous and ethnic Dutch youths, the quality of the parent—adolescent relationship was positively associated with romantic relationship intimacy, whereas the quality of one’s best friendship was related to higher commitment to one’s romantic partner. Significant interactions in hierarchical regression analyses revealed that only ethnic Dutch adolescents who experienced low-quality parent—adolescent relationships showed more commitment to their romantic relationships. Additionally, ethnic Dutch adolescents who experienced low-quality best friendships showed more passion in their romantic relationships as compared to indigenous Dutch adolescents. These findings are indicative of ethnic differences in the roles that parents and friends play in the romantic lives of Dutch adolescents.

scholarly journals MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KONEKSI MATEMATIS SISWA SMP DENGAN PENDEKATAN KONTEKSTUAL MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TEAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 1129
Author(s):  
Shabrina Khairunisa ◽  
Ika Wahyu Anita ◽  
Asep Ikin Sugandi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Middle School Student ◽  
Contextual Approach ◽  
Teaching Of Mathematics ◽  
Conventional Models ◽  
Mathematical Connection

This research examines the learning of mathematics-learning cooperatives the type of Team Assisted Individualization with contextual approach and it is relation with improved mathematical connection quality of high school (Junior High School) Private in the city of Bandung. The purpose of this research was: know how to increasiing learner mathematical connection quality who follow the method of contextual approach Through Cooperative Learning the Type of TAI compared with students who follow the teaching of mathematics with the conventional models, implementation approach contextual approach in class and the difficulties faced students of middle school in solving about the connection mathematics. The study instrument apply was a black-and-white exam mathematical connection quality. The results obtained in the form of the pretest and posttest scores then processed with statistical methods test the difference of two averages. The output indicate that improvement of connection quality of middle school student who follow the method of contextual approach Through Cooperative Learning the Type of TAI is more increased compared with students who follow the teaching of mathematics with the conventional models. Implementation contextual approach can improve the ability of connection mathematics students middle school, the difficulties faced students middle school in solving about the connection mathematics is indicator using math in the part of another study or in daily life.

Leaving Home Transition in Israel: Changes in Parent-Adolescent Relationships and Adolescents’ Adaptation to Military Service

1998 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 589-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ofra Mayseless ◽  
Ilan Hai
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Developmental Changes ◽  
Basic Training ◽  
Physical Separation ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Home Leaving ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Adolescent Relationship

The transition from adolescence to adulthood includes, for most young adults, physical separation from their parents in order to live away from home (Moore, 1987). This physical separation was found to be associated with positive changes in the parent-adolescent relationship (Sullivan & Sullivan, 1980). The present study extended previous findings by examining the effects of physical separation from one’s parents in the Israeli culture, where the time of home-leaving is based on the youngster’s age (18) and is not chosen by the parents or the adolescent, and where the transition is into mandatory military service. A group of 143 young men participated in the study and filled out questionnaires regarding their relationships with their parents and their adjustment and coping at two points in time: three months before conscription and three months later, following their basic training period in the army. Relationships with mothers and fathers were reported to improve (more warmth, less confrontation, and more autonomy) between the two times of measurement. Baseline level (Time l) relationships with parents contributed significantly to reported coping and adjustment. In addition, changes in relationships with parents, in particular a decrease in confrontation with parents and an increase in autonomy granted by parents, all significantly contributed to an increase in feelings of control and adjustment. Results are discussed in the light of the importance of relationships with primary caregivers (i.e. parents) and developmental changes in these relationships in promoting adjustment in early adulthood during home leaving transition.

scholarly journals Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Romantic Relationships: The Role of Compassionate Goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lining Sun ◽  
Amy Canevello ◽  
Kathrine A. Lewis ◽  
Jiqiang Li ◽  
Jennifer Crocker
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Emotional Maltreatment ◽  
Compassionate Goals ◽  
Relationship Processes ◽  
Over Time

Past research indicates that childhood emotional maltreatment (CEM) undermines the quality of adult romantic relationships by fostering negative characteristics in survivors. Two longitudinal studies investigated the hypothesis that decreased compassionate goals toward partners over time explain the association between CEM and declining relationship quality. In Study 1, CEM predicted decreased compassionate goals over time, which in turn predicted decreased relationship quality in individuals in romantic relationships. Study 2 replicated this effect in romantically involved couples and showed that partners’ high compassionate goals attenuated the decline in compassionate goals associated with reported CEM. These results point to the importance of examining how CEM may affect positive relationship processes and the protective roles of partners’ compassionate goals.

scholarly journals Good times and bad: Client and vendor insights on ITO relationship quality

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Claire Callaghan
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Valuable Resource ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Risk Of Failure ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

<p>The success of Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) today is intrinsically linked to the quality of the relationship formed between client and vendor. The academic literature has already defined the key characteristics of a quality relationship - one which will weather the test of time. Researchers have also portrayed how an ITO relationship should mature and that the focus should move over time from cost and transactional drivers to an outcomes-based alliance. While these studies answer the questions of why relationships are central to ITO success, what form they take, and when they evolve, they do not answer the question of how to create a quality relationship. This research complements this existing body of research by tapping in to the best practices client and vendor practitioners use every day to make their ITO relationships successful. For those seeking to establish a new relationship, invigorate an existing one or mitigate the risk of failure this report provides a valuable resource of validated and prioritised best practices along with descriptions and recommendations on how and when to apply them.</p>

Adolescent personality, problem behaviour and the quality of the parent–adolescent relationship

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willeke A. Manders ◽  
Ron H. J. Scholte ◽  
Jan M. A. M. Janssens ◽  
Eric E. J. De Bruyn
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Problem Behaviour ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Adolescent Relationship ◽  
Internalizing Problem ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Adolescent Personality

The relationship between adolescent personality and problem behaviour has been well established. However, relatively little attention has been given to the role of the social environment in the association between adolescent personality and problem behaviour. We tested the mediating and moderating role of the quality of the parent–adolescent relationship in the associations between adolescents' personality traits and problem behaviour. The sample consisted of 140 adolescents (11 to 18 years of age) and both their parents. Results supported a mediating role of the father/mother–adolescent relationship in the associations between Agreeableness, Emotional Stability, and Conscientiousness and externalizing problem behaviour. The father/mother–adolescent relationships did not mediate the associations between personality traits and internalizing problem behaviour. We also found support for a moderating role of the father/mother–adolescent relationships in the association between Emotional Stability and both externalizing and internalizing problem behaviours. Other moderated effects were specific for parent, personality trait and type of problem behaviour. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Komunikasi Keluarga dan Pencegahan Penyalahgunaan Narkoba Pada Siswa Kelas VIII SMPN 2 Rambah Samo Kabupaten Rokan Hulu Provinsi Riau

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Defri Anita
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Family Communication ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

In writing this article the author chose a study entitled The Relationship Between Family Communication and Narcotics Abuse Prevention in Class VIII Students of SMPN 2 Rambah Samo, Rokan Hulu Regency, Riau Province.cThis study aims to describe the picture of family communication of students of SMPN 2 Rambah Samo, Rokan Hulu District, Riau Province; describe prevention of drug user students in Rambah Samo 2 Public High School, Rokan Hulu Regency, Riau Province; and knowing whether or not there is a relationship between family communication and prevention of drug abuse students at Rambah Samo 2 Middle School, Rokan Hulu District, Riau Province. This study addresses two variables, namely family communication and prevention of drug abuse. class VIII SMP 2 Rambah Samo Riau Province Rokan Hulu District Academic Year 2013/2014 which amounted to 143 students. then the sample used is 25% of the number of students, which is 25% x 143 = 36 students. The sampling technique used by researchers is a random sample. The type of research used in this study was post facto research or referred to after the fact. Data collection techniques used were documentation, observation, and questionnaires.The results showed that the quality of family communication was good, and prevention of drug abuse was also good. Thus, it can be stated that in general it is in a fairly good and good category. Based on the results of the calculation, it was found that the significance value was 0,000 which was smaller than the value of a = 0.05 and the calculated value was 0.371 in the "medium" category. The price coefficient is then tested for significance by comparing rtable to n = 80 at level 5%, then rtable = 0.220, where the value of r count> r table (0.371> 0.329) and the significance value obtained is less than 0.05. Thus, Ha is accepted namely there is a relationship between family communication and prevention of drug abuse students of the Middle School Rambah Samo 2, Rokan Hulu District, Riau Province. While the contribution of family communication and prevention of drug abuse amounted to 17.76%.

Romantic Relationship Quality of Youth with Two Biological Parents and Stepfathers

2020 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2094190
Author(s):  
Chanell Washington
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Biological Parents ◽  
Father Relationship ◽  
Biological Fathers ◽  
Adolescent Relationship ◽  
Romantic Relationship Quality

This study uses data from a sample of 7,404 respondents from Waves I and IV of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) to examine how the quality of relationships between parents (mother–father) and relationships between parents and children during adolescence (mother–adolescent and resident father–adolescent) influence children’s romantic relationship quality in young adulthood. This study also examined whether these family of origin factors operate similarly or differently for children raised with biological fathers and married stepfathers. Results indicate that mother–(step)father, mother–adolescent, and resident (step)father–adolescent relationship quality are all positively associated with adult children’s romantic relationship quality. However, the association between mother–(step)father relationship quality and young adult children’s romantic relationship quality was stronger for those who resided in stepfamilies.

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