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Autonomy and adolescent social functioning: the moderating effect of risk.

K B McElhaney1, J P Allen

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville 22903-4400, USA. kbmcelhaney@juno.com

Child Development
|March 31, 2001
PubMed
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In high-risk environments, adolescent autonomy processes negatively impact family functioning. Conversely, in low-risk settings, autonomy supports positive social development and relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Adolescent Psychology

Background:

  • Autonomy is a key developmental task in adolescence.
  • The social context, including risk levels, may influence autonomy processes.
  • Understanding these influences is crucial for adolescent well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how risk moderates the relationship between autonomy processes and adolescent/family functioning.
  • To investigate the differential effects of autonomy in low-risk versus high-risk social contexts.
  • To explore the interplay between autonomy, mother-adolescent relationships, and adolescent social functioning.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 131 adolescents, their mothers, and peers participated.
  • Observational ratings assessed mother-adolescent autonomy processes.

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  • Adolescent relationship quality and adolescent/peer functioning were reported.

    • Main Results:

    • In low-risk families, undermining autonomy correlated with poorer relationship quality, while autonomy expressions linked to positive social functioning.
    • In high-risk families, undermining autonomy correlated with better relationship quality, and autonomy expressions linked to negative social functioning.
    • Risk level significantly altered the impact of autonomy processes on adolescent and family outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The social context's risk level critically modifies the developmental trajectory of adolescent autonomy.
    • Findings highlight the adaptive, yet context-dependent, nature of autonomy processes.
    • Interventions should consider the specific risks and challenges within an adolescent's social environment.