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Furman, Wyndol; Shomaker, Lauren B. – Journal of Adolescence, 2008
This study examined the similarities and differences between adolescents' interactions with romantic partners and those with friends and mothers. Thirty-two adolescents were observed interacting with a romantic partner, a close friend, and their mother. Adolescents and romantic partners engaged in more conflict than adolescents and friends.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Interpersonal Relationship, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship
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Kerpelman, Jennifer L.; Pittman, Joe F. – Journal of Adolescence, 2001
Seventy-six late adolescents and their peer partners participated in a study that focused on possible selves tied to anticipated career, marriage, and parenthood roles. Control theory and the concept of psychosocial moratorium were integrated to explain identity construction processes. Integration of theory with concept offers explanations for…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Life Events
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Fisher, Sue – Journal of Adolescence, 1995
Gathered data on arcade use in adolescents (n=460). "Regular" arcade visitors varied sufficiently from the more "casual" visitors in their orientation to, and experience in, arcades. Regular visitors were more likely to score positively on indices screening for addiction. Raises questions about children's access to potentially…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Peer Groups