Making relationships work : enhancing the quality of adolescent relationships

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan M. Berman
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Relationships

Gaining a new perspective on the quality of parent–adolescent relationships from adolescent speech samples.

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 938-948
Author(s):  
Sarah McKenna ◽  
Alison Hassall ◽  
Richard O'Kearney ◽  
Dave Pasalich
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
New Perspective

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.

FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND SELF-CONCEPT OF PALESTINIAN YOUTH LIVING IN JORDANIAN REFUGEE CAMPS

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fayez Al-Simadi ◽  
Adnan Atoum
Keyword(s):  
Family Environment ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Refugee Camps ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Parental Relationships ◽  
Authoritarian Parenting ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Quality Of Family Life ◽  
Patterns Of Interaction

This paper reports the findings from a study of some Palestinian youth living in Jordanian camps that are considered economically distressed social environments. Variables of interest included parental relationships, family functioning, and self-concept. Results indicate that parent/adolescent relationships are within the normal, expected functional range although difficulties that reflect a more authoritarian parenting style are apparent. The self-concept of this population is moderate to negative. The overall quality of family life appears to be diminished, with a distinct tendency toward more rigid and disengaged patterns of interaction. The results are discussed in reference to socio-cultural differences.

Influences on the Quality of Stepfather-Adolescent Relationships:

1993 ◽  
Vol 19 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 181-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann R. Skopin ◽  
Barbara M. Newman ◽  
Patrick C McKenry
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Relationships

Are friends and romantic partners the “best medicine”? How the quality of other close relations mediates the impact of changing family relationships on adjustment

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 559-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wim Beyers ◽  
Inge Seiffge-Krenke
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Close Relationships ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Development Trajectories ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing

In this longitudinal study, the link between changing relationships between adolescents and their parents and the mediating role of friendships and support from romantic partners on internalizing and externalizing symptoms were analyzed. Based on data on parent—child relationships obtained in 228 adolescents (ages 14 to 17) and their fathers and mothers, three different developmental trajectories were found which were differently linked with internalizing and externalizing symptomatology at ages 17 and 21. The quality of relationships with friends and romantic partners mediated the links between earlier parent—adolescent relationships and later problem behavior. The impact of close relationships with friends and romantic partners as a mediating process between family development trajectories and adaptation was more prominent for females than for males, highlighting the darker side of females' close relationships.

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.

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