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Hillaker, Barbara D.; Brophy-Herb, Holly E.; Villarruel, Francisco A.; Haas, Bruce E. – Family Relations, 2008
Three aspects of parenting, positive family communication, facilitation of supportive family relationships, and maintenance of standards in the family, were examined as predictors of positive values and social competencies in sixth- (n = 1,453), seventh- (n = 3,732), and eighth- (n = 4,474) grade youth. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Family Relationship, Interpersonal Communication, Family Environment
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Pratt, Clara C.; Schmall, Vicki L. – Family Relations, 1989
Examined attitudes toward elderly sexual behavior in college students (N=290). Found results indicated that the most salient factor related to attitudes was the specific behavior being evaluated and not the age, gender, or relationship to the subject. Presents implications of research. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Older Adults, Predictor Variables
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Kowal, Amanda Kolburn; Blinn-Pike, Lynn – Family Relations, 2004
We examined the role of older siblings in protecting adolescents from engaging in unsafe sexual practices. Participants included 297 midwestern high school students who were approximately 17 years old and who responded to questionnaires assessing their attitudes toward sexual intercourse, self-efficacy for engaging in safe sex, and discussions…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Siblings, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexuality