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Niemiec, Christopher P.; Lynch, Martin F.; Vansteenkiste, Maarten; Bernstein, Jessey; Deci, Edward L.; Ryan, Richard M. – Journal of Adolescence, 2006
Using self-determination theory, two studies investigated the relations among perceived need support from parents, their adolescents' autonomous self-regulation for academics, and the adolescents' well-being. Study 1 indicated that perceived need support from parents independently predicted adolescents' well-being, although when mothers' and…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Theories, Self Management, Parents
La Guardia, Jennifer G.; Ryan, Richard M. – 2002
Although the structure of modern society has both prolonged adolescence and exacerbated some of its tasks and challenges, the majority of adolescents successfully negotiate this period and mature in a relatively healthy manner. Nevertheless, significant numbers of adolescents find the challenges overwhelming, experience great conflict, and wind up…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adult Child Relationship, Attachment Behavior