Examines how perceptions of parenting and family messages are associated with the depressive symptoms of early adolescents from East Taiwan. Results show that higher levels of parental care and low levels of parental indifference were associated with lower depression scores. Perceptions of positive messages regarding children themselves, their…

Examines the role of individual characteristics, parental behaviors and peers for occupational exploration in a sample of 192 German ninth graders. Results showed that individual characteristics reflecting an active approach to developmental demands were correlated with more intense occupational exploration. Child-centered parental behaviors and…

This study examines the interplay between parenting, adolescent academic capability beliefs and school grades among German adolescents. Results suggest that parents who demonstrated more warmth, engaged in more intellectual discussions, had higher school aspirations for their adolescents, and reported more interest/involvement in their…

Examines parental practices in late adolescence in three countries: Canada, France and Italy. Analyses of results indicated that the country of origin discriminated for most of the parental practice dimensions. Results were interpreted in the light of studies that have reported an influence of cultural background on both parental practices and…

Investigates the concurrent correlates and developmental antecedents of personality types in a sample of 14 to 19-year-old Dutch adolescents. Three main personality types with behavioral and parenting correlates and antecedents were identified. Discussion highlights the importance of the family environment in understanding behavioral correlates of…

Investigates the extents to which adolescents' achievement strategies are associated with the parenting styles they experience in their families. Respondents (N=354) identified four types of families: those with Authoritative; Authoritarian; Permissive; and Neglectful parenting styles. Results further reveal that adolescents from authoritative…

Study compares 36 youths involved in street corner gangs in Singapore with 91 age-matched controls on measures of self-esteem, aggression, dysfunctional parenting and parent-adolescent communication. Results revealed that gang youths had lower self-esteem and higher levels of aggression than controls. Findings diverge from anticipated familial…