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Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors
Published on: February 26, 2011
Adolescent development in interpersonal and societal contexts
Judith G Smetana1, Nicole Campione-Barr, Aaron Metzger
1Department of Clinical & Social Sciences in Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, USA. Smetana@psych.rochester.edu
Abstract:
In this chapter we review theoretical and empirical advances in research on adolescent development in interpersonal and societal contexts. First, we identify several trends in current research, including the current emphasis on ecological models and the focus on diversity in and relational models of adolescent development. Next, we discuss recent research on interpersonal relationships, with an eye toward identifying major research themes and findings. Research on adolescents' relationships with parents, siblings, other relatives, peers, and romantic partners, and adolescents' involvement in community and society is reviewed. Future directions in research on adolescent development are discussed.
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