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Published on: September 19, 2019
The socialization of adolescent coping behaviours: relationships with families and teachers
Melanie J Zimmer-Gembeck1, Elizabeth M Locke
1School of Psychology, Griffith University-Gold Coast Campus, PMB 50 Gold Coast Mail Centre, QLD 9726, Australia. m.zimmer-gembeck@griffith.edu.au
Abstract:
A motivational theory of children's coping identified aspects of relationships--involvement, structure and autonomy support--that are expected to determine whether coping will be characterized by approach (active) or avoidance. Associations between adolescents' (N=487, Age M=14) relationships with families and teachers, and coping behaviours were examined. Whether a Family Primacy Model or a Context-Specific Model best explained the findings was also determined. A Family Primacy Model received predominant support; adolescents with more positive family relationships used more active coping with problems at home and school. Positive relationships with teachers predicted more active coping behaviours, especially at school.
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