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Tuval-Mashiach, Rivka; Shulman, Shmuel – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2006
The study was designed to explore qualitatively developmental differences in disagreement negotiation and resolution skills between adolescent and young adult romantic partners. Twenty adolescent and 20 young adult couples participated in the study. The Knox inventory was used to measure the level of disagreement between partners on ten domains…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Young Adults, Measures (Individuals), Qualitative Research
White, Aaronette M. – Journal of Black Psychology, 2006
This study investigated father involvement among African American feminist fathers. Five interrelated parenting themes emerged from a narrative analysis of individual semistructured interviews that each father deemed important: (a) nurturance and emotional intimacy with children, (b) politically conscious parenting, (c) nonviolent discipline, (d)…
Descriptors: Social Cognition, Child Rearing, Intimacy, Fathers
Liao, Pei-Shan; Tu, Su-Hao – Social Indicators Research, 2006
This paper examines the scalability of intimacy permissiveness measures in Taiwan by using island-wide survey data. Among models for scaling analysis, the Guttman scaling model and two latent class models--the latent-distance model and Goodman's scale model--were employed to examine the scalability of the scale measures. The data were drawn from…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intimacy, Interpersonal Relationship, Attitude Measures
Harper, Melinda S.; Dickson, Joseph W.; Welsh, Deborah P. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2006
This study examined the link between rejection sensitivity, self-silencing behaviors, and depressive symptomatology among adolescent dating couples. Self-silencing was hypothesized to be the process mediating the association between rejection sensitivity and depressive symptoms. Our sample included 211 couples between 14 and 21 who were dating at…
Descriptors: Rejection (Psychology), Adolescents, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Depression (Psychology)
Moore, Kristin A.; And Others – 1995
For the past several decades, the teenage birth rate in the United States has exceeded that of other industrialized nations. To explore the factors behind this high birth rate, this volume summarizes recent research conducted in the United States on the perceived causes of teenage childbearing. This review is organized around the events leading to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Contraception, Early Parenthood
Kuo, Sai-hua – 1994
This study investigated verbal play, including teasing and self-mocking in a naturally occurring conversation, among four Chinese female friends. The study illustrates how these speakers engage in teasing activities and then discusses the implications and significance of verbal play. Examples are taken from a casual, playful conversation…
Descriptors: Chinese, Females, Foreign Countries, Interaction Process Analysis

Seiffge-Krenke, Inge – New Directions for Child Development, 1997
Examined the developmental changes in romantic relationships of both healthy and diabetic adolescents. Found that, whereas healthy adolescents were increasingly able to balance both intimacy and conflict in their relationships with romantic partners, diabetic adolescents were unable to experience both positive and negative romantic qualities.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Conflict, Dating (Social), Developmental Delays

Collins, W. Andrew; Hennighausen, Katherine C.; Schmit, David Taylor; Sroufe, L. Alan – New Directions for Child Development, 1997
Presents evidence that differences among adolescents' behavior in romantic relationships are imbedded in both earlier and concurrent relationship experiences that foster a capacity for intimacy. Summarizes a 20-year longitudinal study based on this view, with particular attention to links between relationships with parents and interactions with…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Dating (Social), Friendship

Spiecker, Ben; Steutel, Jan – Journal of Moral Education, 2002
Discusses the issue of whether sex between mentally retarded individuals is morally permissable, and if so, under what conditions. Argues that mutual consent has unacceptable consequences for the mentally retarded. Specifies conditions where caregivers can grant permission for sexual activity. Describes the implications for future professionals'…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Concept Formation, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship

Sebanc, Anne M. – Social Development, 2003
Examined whether features of preschool children's mutual friendships were associated with prosocial and aggressive behavior. Teacher reports of friendship features showed moderate interrater reliability and were associated with teacher reports of aggression and prosocial behavior, and with peer reports of acceptance and rejection. Friendship…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Rating Scales, Child Behavior, Conflict

Maccoby, Eleanor E. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2002
Uses a developmental perspective on social interaction to trace gender differences in adulthood to relationship patterns that emerge in childhood. Summarizes results of: (1) experimental studies and naturalistic studies of workplace interaction in mixed-sex task-oriented groups; (2) same-sex interaction; (3) adult friendship; and (4) heterosexual…
Descriptors: Adults, Friendship, Gender Issues, Interpersonal Relationship

Wright, Robert E. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1989
Used data from the 1975-76 Jamaica Fertility Study to examine relationship between fertility and the following transitions in sexual relationship: (1) from visiting to common-law; (2) from visiting to marriage; and (3) from visiting to termination of partnership. Results indicated that childbirth reduced the probability of all three transitions.…
Descriptors: Birth Rate, Cohabitation, Family Attitudes, Family Structure

Williams, John D.; Jacoby, Arthur P. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1989
Surveyed 365 college students to investigate their attitudes toward the effects of past sexual behavior, both heterosexual and homosexual, on one's acceptability as a dating or marriage partner. Results showed that both men and women prefer partners without previous coital or oral heterosexual experience, and both strongly rejected those with any…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Dating (Social)

Worthington, Everett L. Jr.; And Others – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1989
Examined effects of information and discussion among married couples (N=36) in a marriage enrichment program. Found information had little apparent effect on couples, but discussion in groups improved couples' marriage satisfaction and their sexual and intellectual intimacy throughout the study relative to couples not receiving group discussion.…
Descriptors: College Students, Counseling Effectiveness, Discussion, Group Counseling

Tucker, M. Belinda; Taylor, Robert Joseph – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1989
Analyzed National Survey of Black Americans data (N=2,107) to determine extent and structural correlates of marriage, romantic involvements, and preference for romantic involvement. Found marriage among Blacks dependent on male economic readiness and "traditionality"; fewer marital options for economically disadvantaged males, older…
Descriptors: Black Attitudes, Black Culture, Interpersonal Attraction, Interpersonal Relationship