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Hauser, Stuart T.; And Others – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1991
Analyses of 80 families identified family interactions relevant to adolescent ego development. Relations between family style and each family member's ego development were examined, as were family sequences and their links with adolescent ego development. Mutual enabling interactions between mothers and adolescents were significantly enhanced by…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Development, Family Life, Family Relationship
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Litt, Carole J. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1986
Reviews the major transitional object (TO) theories in terms of origin, development, and psychological meaning. Examines the validity of TO (intense, persistent attachments young children develop for blankets, soft toys, and bits of cloth) theory in light of current empirical knowledge of TO behavior. (HOD)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Child Development, Child Psychology
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Nurmi, Jari-Erik – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1993
Attempts to integrate recent models of social systems based on age and cognitive personality research with research on adolescence. Presents a conceptual model of how adolescents set personal goals, construct cognitive strategies, and evaluate their success in an age-graded sociocultural context. Discusses future directions for research based on…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Behavior Development, Cognitive Development