Getting by with a Little Help from Self and Others: Self-Esteem and Social Support as Resources during Early Adolescence.

DuBois, David L.; Burk-Braxton, Carol; Swenson, Lance P.; Tevendale, Heather D.; Lockerd, Erika M.; Moran, Benjamin L.

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Publication Date: 2002

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Getting by with a Little Help from Self and Others: Self-Esteem and Social Support as Resources during Early Adolescence.

DuBois, David L.; Burk-Braxton, Carol; Swenson, Lance P.; Tevendale, Heather D.; Lockerd, Erika M.; Moran, Benjamin L.

Developmental Psychology, v38 n5 p822-39 Sep 2002

A 2-year longitudinal study investigated influences of social support and self-esteem on adjustment in early adolescence. Findings obtained using latent growth curve modeling were consistent with self-esteem mediating effects of social support on emotional and behavioral adjustment. Lack of balance in social support and self-esteem in direction of stronger support and esteem from peer-oriented sources versus adult-oriented sources predicted greater levels and rates of growth in behavioral problems. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adult Child Relationship, Behavior Problems, Early Adolescents, Emotional Adjustment, Longitudinal Studies, Models, Parent Child Relationship, Peer Relationship, Self Esteem, Social Adjustment, Social Support Groups

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Language: English

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