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Steinberg, Laurence – Developmental Psychology, 1988
Examines the reciprocal relation between parent-child distance and pubertal maturation. Analyses indicate that (1) puberty increases adolescent autonomy and parent-child conflict and diminishes parent-child closeness; and (2) parent-child distance may accelerate pubertal maturation among girls. (PCB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Family Relationship, Family Structure

Inoff-Germain, Gale; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1988
Relations between hormone levels and aggressive behavior of adolescents in family interactions were examined. Higher estradiol and androstenedione levels were associated with higher degrees of aggressive behaviors in girls. Findings for boys were sparse. (PCB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Aggression, Family Relationship
Petersen, Anne C.; Crockett, Lisa – 1985
Research on the emergence of sex differences in spatial ability during early adolescence prompted a meta-analysis of 172 spatial ability studies conducted since 1974. The meta-analysis confirmed that there are actually several spatial abilities, that some types of spatial ability show marked sex differences while others show none, and that spatial…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Meta Analysis, Perceptual Development

Walsh, Bridget; Smith, Anne – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2002
This study compared articulatory movements of 30 adolescents (12-16 years) and 30 young adults. Trajectory variability, especially lip trajectories, was higher for the adolescents. Adolescents also had significantly longer movement durations, lower velocities, smaller displacements, and greater variability on these measures than young adults. No…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Age Differences, Articulation (Speech)

Adams-Price, Carolyn; Greene, A. L. – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1990
In a study examining attachments to celebrity figures, 79 male and female fifth, eighth, and eleventh graders and college sophomores described themselves and their favorite celebrities. It was found that such attachments are equally important to males and females, and that gender and age affect the nature of the attachment. (DM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Attachment Behavior, Children

Marcotte, Diane; Fortin, Laurier; Potvin, Pierre; Papillon, Myra – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2002
In a study of French-speaking adolescents (n=547), five measures designed to examine psychological well being found that body image, self-esteem, and negative stressful life events mediate the relationship between gender and depressive symptoms during adolescence. Further analysis of a subsample who recently transitioned to high school also found…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Body Image, Depression (Psychology)
Jones, Randall M.; Hartmann, Barbara R. – 1985
The similarity of factors which mediate psychosocial maturity and those which are associated with substance use or abuse suggests a reciprocal relationship between ego identity development and behavior. Because substance use has increased in our society, has become socially acceptable in some contexts, and has an effect on the perception of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Drinking, Drug Abuse

Maqsud, Muhammad – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1993
Reports on a study of 120 (60 boys, 60 girls) middle school students in Bophuthatswana on the relation of academic achievement to self-concept and locus of control. Finds that measures of extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism are related negatively to school achievement. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Development, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Wagaw, Teshome; Achatz, Mary – 1985
The importance of family life on the development of the child has been well documented. In Africa, however, little research has been undertaken to assess the influence that family life and marital status of parents have on child development. It was hypothesized that African adolescents from broken homes would experience: (1) less involvement in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Age Differences
Yildirim, Ali – 1993
This study was undertaken to investigate sex role influences on Turkish adolescents' self-identity process as part of an international self-identity research project. Specifically, the purpose of this study was to examine the role gender plays in the value systems of Turkish adolescents through a questionnaire. A total of 154 male and 119 female…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Behavioral Science Research, Family (Sociological Unit)

Hargreaves, David J.; And Others – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1995
Surveys 278 British high school students concerning musical styles preferences. Generally speaking, students rejected classical and "serious" music as they grew older. Girls exhibited acceptance of a wider range of musical styles. Includes statistical tables. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Aesthetic Values, Age Differences
Petersen, Anne C. – 1986
A longitudinal study of early adolescents examined gender differences in attitude and behavior, as well as the effects of pubertal change, parental expectations, and parental support. It was hypothesized that sex differences would emerge during preadolescence and that males' and females' rates of change would be significantly different. Subjects…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Age Differences

Winn, Sandra; And Others – Educational Studies, 1995
Postulates a wide dichotomy between the levels of accurate sexual information among teenagers. Asserts that even by age 15-16, some young people lack the essential information to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Suggests a possible separation between boys and girls to address different gender needs. Includes five tables of statistical data. (MJP)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Births to Single Women, Early Parenthood