Discusses the implications of the studies reported in this issue for a developmental perspective on relationships between parents and adolescents. Focuses on (1) differences among dyads; (2) the interrelations of aspects of differences in relationships as a possible source of information about significant variations among relationships; and (3)…

Presents a model of adolescent development that emphasizes the relationship dynamics of autonomy and relatedness. Reviews research findings from concurrent and longitudinal analyses to support the model, particularly regarding the process of leaving home in young adulthood. (HTH)

Appraises current research, which is linked to the distinctive cognitive, social, and biological features of adolescence. The domain of investigation needs to be expanded to encompass ethnic groups and family structures. (NH)

Presents a conceptual and empirical framework for examining the developmental changes that romantic relationships undergo over the course of adolescence. Describes several empirical studies that have examined age differences and delineates an agenda for subsequent developmental work. (JPB)

Notes that violations of parent's expectancies, which are more likely during periods of rapid developmental change, provoke realignments in parent-adolescent relationships. Describes a systematic program of research exploring the nature of parental expectancies, the extent of expectancy violations during adolescence, and the consequences of these…

Social factors such as school context and school transition which affect adolescence are reviewed. Multiple, simultaneous, and earlier transitions that do not provide an arena of comfort for the adolescent appear to create more problems. More understanding of the proximal and distal effects of these transitions is needed. (NH)