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Triangulation and adolescent development in the U.S. and Japan.

L G Bell1, D C Bell, Y Nakata

  • 1University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX 77058-1098, USA. belllinda@cl.uh.edu

Family Process
|July 11, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Parents may involve adolescents in their marital problems, a pattern called "triangling." This study found triangling is linked to lower adolescent ego development in both U.S. and Japanese families, potentially harming personal growth.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology

Background:

  • Family systems theory suggests two-person relationships under stress may involve a third party.
  • Parental triangulation involves drawing an adolescent into parental relationship dynamics to manage tension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between parental relationship tension and adolescent triangulation.
  • To examine the impact of parental triangulation on adolescent ego development across cultures.

Main Methods:

  • Indirect measures of family structure were used.
  • Parent-adolescent relationships were studied in 99 U.S. and 60 Japanese families.

Main Results:

  • A significant relationship was found between parents avoiding marital tension and their tendency to triangulate an adolescent.

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  • Triangulated daughters in both cultures exhibited lower ego development scores.

    • Conclusions:

    • Parental triangulation appears detrimental to adolescent personal development.
    • Findings highlight the importance of healthy parental relationships for adolescent well-being.
    • Cross-cultural research provides valuable insights into family dynamics.