Explores how family transitions affect parenting practices in a sample of adolescents. Adolescents from all family types reported significant declines in behavioral control, but not parental responsiveness. Findings suggest that adolescent individuation may overshadow family-type differences during middle adolescence. (Contains 50 references and 3…

Resource theory predicts a negative change in perception of parents by youth as they advance through high school. This theory was tested as 1820 inner city youth answered 54 items comprising four factors: Parental Permissiveness, Seeking Parental Advice, Family Estrangement and Family Disagreement. (Editor/RK)

Investigated relationship between maternal employment and familial relations in Mormon (n=60) and non-Mormon (m=102) college students whose mothers either worked full time or were nonemployed. Results indicated that both sons and daughters from Mormon families where the mother was not employed full time reported closer relationship with their…

Examines feasibility of using a new theoretical model to determine the association between parenting factors and conduct disorder in Jamaican male adolescents. Discusses issues within the framework of family, peer group, and biological factors associated with conduct disorder. Significant family factors associated with the emergence of conduct…

Examined relationship between adolescent pubertal status, the affective quality of family relations, and the early adolescent's exploration of a sense of ego identity in families (N=51) with seventh-grade adolescents. Results revealed that affective quality of parent-child relationships and pubertal status of adolescent appeared to influence…

Investigated incidence of serious suicidal thoughts among 207 high school seniors and 901 college students. Those considering suicide were more likely to view: (1) their parents as having interpersonal conflicts; (2) their relationship with their father as poor; (3) at least one parent as angry or depressed; and (4) themselves as having a drinking…

Studies family structure and function and their association with knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in student and adolescent factory workers. Finds female workers at higher risk for unwanted pregnancies and STDs. Factors associated with knowledge and attitudes included age, schooling…

Used focus group interviews to identify major sources of stress and coping resources of grade 10 students (n=23). Relationships with parents and family, work, and lack of money were found to be important sources of stress. Major coping responses included substance use and diversionary activities. Examined differences between academic streams in…

Surveyed college students (N=128) regarding perceptions of themselves and their family members. Nearly all respondent perceptions of self and family interactions were significantly correlated. Findings suggest family members need to be more attentive to the messages they convey through their actions and attitudes, and strive to be as positive as…

Examines a sample of 710 subjects ages 14-19 to assess psychological health of United Arab Emirates (UAE) families with adolescent members. Used the Family Functioning Questionnaire to assess adolescents' perceptions of family life and climate. Males scored higher on emotional fulfillment. Family functioning scores were higher in upper social…