...ADOLESCENT ALCOHOL USE AND DATING VIOLENCE PERPETRATION: THREE STUDIES EXAMINING CONCURRENT AND LONGITUDINAL RELATIONS ACROSS GRADES 8 THROUGH 12 Heathe Luz McNaughton Reyes A dissertation submitted to the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education Chapel Hill 2009 Approved by Vangie A. Foshee, PhD Susan T. Ennett, PhD Daniel J. Bauer, PhD Carolyn T. Halpern, PhD J. Michael Bowling, PhD UMI Number: 3387971 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. UMI 3387971 Copyright 2010 by ProQuest LLC. All rights reserved. This edition of the work is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code. ProQuest LLC 789 East Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1346 © 2009 Heathe Luz McNaughton Reyes ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ii ABSTRACT Heathe Luz McNaughton Reyes—Adolescent alcohol use and dating violence perpetration: Three studies examining concurrent and longitudinal relations across grades 8 through 12 (Under the direction of Vangie A. Foshee, Susan T. Ennett,...
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...Middle Childhood and Adolescence Development Group Paper - Middle Childhood and Adolescence Development Social and moral growth fosters peer interaction in a positive climate. A child’s interaction and acceptance with peers rises during middle childhood. During middle age friendship is an important development. Friendship also fulfills needs of middle childhood such as communal, intimacy, companionship, and acceptance. Adolescent egocentrism is an adolescent thinking intensely about him or herself while wondering what others think about them (Berger, 2008). An adolescent will practice new thinking skills on his or herself, which helps with detachment. The adolescent child worries about how other’s perceive them, and thinks about their conflicting interests in school, close friends, family, and about their own future. All of this thinking of self, refection of experiences, and self-awareness is a distinct to adolescence and egocentrism. These changes for the young adolescent often bring rebellion, low motivation, drugs, alcohol, pregnancies, rocky emotions, and peer pressure. Life for the adolescent can be a conflicting demand of tug of war, filling the adolescent life with demands, mixed messages, and forcing a path of reliance on others and independence while creating stress and depression for the inexperienced adolescent to handle. Relationships in middle childhood and adolescence Peer relations are important aspect of human development. During middle childhood, children...
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...if you find that helpful. Do not simply memorize the material; be able to apply it to practical situations. Know the format of Prelim 2 is the same as Prelim 1: 50 questions, all multiple choice. Autonomy: Steinberg, chapter 9 What is autonomy? Define emotional autonomy, behavioral autonomy, and cognitive (value) autonomy. Explain how psychoanalytical theorists view the development of emotional autonomy as detachment. What is individuation and who is the theorist who proposed it? Is the healthy development of emotional autonomy related to close or distant family relations? How are different parenting styles related to the development of emotional autonomy? What are three areas in which we see changes in behavioral autonomy in adolescence? How does the development of the ability to reason logically compare to the development of impulse control in adolescents? In what areas do parents have more influence on adolescents and in what areas are peers more influential? The development of behavioral autonomy is associated with what kind of parenting? What kind of parenting is associated with adolescents’ susceptibility to antisocial peer pressure? What kind of parenting is associated with adolescents’ susceptibility to positive peer pressure? Do adolescents whose parents tend to limit their autonomy tend to be more oriented toward their peers or their family? Explain how adolescents’ values...
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...Introduction In the readings below, the awareness of what is faced by adolescence and how this particular stage in their lives is affected as they develop into a state of maturity. The major struggles for teens in their youthful years are to identify themselves and come to terms with forthcoming adulthood and separation from family (Berger, 2008). There are a number of positive as well as negative consequences of important developmental choices during this time phase. In addition detailed depictions of the changes adolescence come into contact with in regards to peer relationships in middle childhood and as well as youth. The scrutinizing aspects of adolescent egocentrism also the pressures often faced in adolescence, such as peer pressure, substance use and abuse, dating, sexuality, and changes within family relationships. My split portion for bullet point three When analyzing the reality of the pressures often faced within the adolescence community. It has been found, peer interaction can determine a type of association to fit in a particular social group. Peer relationships endow with optimistic growth. As well as foster peer interaction (Blume, 2006). As youth indwell on having meaningful friendships because of their constant interaction it would lead to an important development in their life. Therefore peers later on in life have these important dealings with one another because it was maintained while they were an adolescent. Another difficulty that...
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...Middle Childhood and Adolescence Teenage years are times for developing maturity. At this stage, teens are usually excited because they are exploring several features in the environment. The youth struggle to identify themselves from other children as adulthood is the next big thing to them. Peer pressure in most cases supports individual development among adolescents. However, influence of significant others may not allow individual peer pressure to take effect in a teen’s life. Adolescence stage is characterized by immense influence of age-mates. It involves high levels of self-consciousness and self-centeredness. These two groups can be disturbed greatly by social pressures like drug use and abuse, sexuality and opposite sex relationships. When such pressures creep in the only remedy to these teens is normally close family guidance, which aims to mitigate stress and depressions (Jack W. Finney, 1998). There are several changes in children. Teens at this age attempt to fit into a specific social group. Peer relationships provide better social and moral climates in the society. Such climates will enable development of peer interactions within the society. The interactions lead to social support and friendships that play a vital role in middle childhood development. Adolescents develop significant relationships called peers. During these two stages significant friendships and even relationships developed normally last for very many years. Children aged four years or more usually...
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...Teen Dating Violence PS 315- Instructor Cotchery F 5:00-10:00 Park University Abstract This research paper is being presented to examine if adolescents are most at risk for abusing and assaulting their dating partners because there is a direct or an intermediary association from exposure to dysfunctional behavior at home, at school, or in their community. I am going to write this paper by doing research on the internet and looking through books and journals at my local library. These influences not only affect how youths behave, but also what they believe about acceptable forms of behavior in their relationships. Theories of Personality According to Campbell (2007) dating violence is defined as the perpetration or threat of an act of violence by at least one member of an unmarried couple on the other member within the context of dating courtship. This also includes dating between same sex couples, although most statistics have been gathered from heterosexual couples. Teen dating violence differs from adult domestic violence in that when a teenager is abused, she or he becomes isolated from their peers due to the controlling behavior of the partner. Intimate partner violence among adolescents is associated with an increased risk of substance use, unhealthy weight control behaviors, sexual risk behaviors, suicide and pregnancy. (Dobash, 2000) According to Dutton (1995) teenage victims of dating violence are more likely than their peers who...
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...Profile .During the early childhood period and adolescence period the child goes through many changes. For parents it is like a blink of an eye and there little boy or little girl is now a man or a woman! Not only is it hard on parents and care takers but think of all of the changes the child goes through. We will explore the changes and physical development for age groups, childhood and adolescence. There are many changes going on while the child in is the childhood period. The brain is growing rapidly and learning new motor skill. As well as emotion and learning to play with other peers. In early childhood the child learns how to draw and is also learning how to understand gender roles. Their bodies as well are changing and can start to see differences for example breast and penis sizes will start to grow coming out of the childhood period and entering the adolescence period. In the adolescence developmental period this is when puberty starts and growth spurts really hit hard. This time period is also when social and emotional development takes place. Also adolescences start to get interested in sex and even smoking, drugs or alcohol. This time period is when they become more independent, even start dating. While is the adolescence period girls and boys will see pubic hair, breast and penis size change. Girls will also experience their first menstrual cycle and boys their first ejaculation. Facial and arm pit hair will also begin to grow. By the time the adolescence period is...
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...performance according to researchers is dating or being in a relationship. Upon entering a relationship during college, one might be forced to choose to either study, or spend time with his partner. This may leave the student with a lot of stress that may affect the student including his studies. The course Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resource Operations Management (BSBA-HROM) is a course taken up by hundreds of students in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM). PLM is known for its quality education and high standards. Applicants are screened and went to several tests and interviews before being accepted. In this university, each student is required to have a general average of 2.25 at the end of every semester. Whoever fails to meet the required general average, might get kicked out of the university. As a concerned fellow student, the researcher observed that despite the high grade requirement, some students still have time to enter relationships. Along this thought the study about the effects of having relationships to the academic performance of selected students in BSBA-HROM has been conceived. Statement of then problem 1. What is the profile of the respondents in term of: a. Gender b. Age c. Year Level 2. What are the effects to the respondents about being involve in an early relationship in terms of: a. Commitment Level b. Dating frequency c. Advantages and disadvantages of dating 3. Is there a significant relationship...
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...Adolescence comes from the latin word “adolescere” meaning to grow up”. It started from 12 to 18 years old. During this stage, you develop the ability to understand abstract ideas, such as higher math concepts and develop moral philosophies including rights and privileges, establish and maintain satisfying relationships by learning to share intimacy without feeling worried or inhibited, question old values without losing your identity. You may go through many changes as you move from childhood into physical maturity. The sudden and rapid physical changes that you go through make you very self- conscious, sensitive and worried about your own body changes. You may make painful comparisons about yourselves with your peers. Sometimes you may tend to pull away from your parents in search for your own identity, and your friends become more important, your peer group may become a safe haven, in which you can test new ideas. This group consists of non romantic friendships, often including “cliques,”gangs, or clubs. Members of the group often act alike, have secret codes or rituals and participate in the same activities. And as you move into mid-adolescence ages 14 to 16 years old and beyond, you may start to have romantic relationships. Through romantic friendships, dating and experimenting, you learn to express and receive intimate or sexual advances. As adolescence you should know your duties and responsibilities towards yourself, your family and to the society. To yourself you should...
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...couple who found understanding, joy and maturity in each other's arms. Others saw impulsive kids whose reckless passion cut them off from family, friends and more appropriate interests, provoked mood swings, delinquent behavior and experimentation with drugs, and ended in tragedy. Romeo and Juliet's story is centuries old, but these two very different views of adolescent romance live on, often simultaneously, in the minds of bemused parents. Lately, teenage romance has caught the attention of a number of researchers, who are increasingly interested in its potentially positive as well as negative effects -- not just on adolescence, but on adult relationships and well-being. According to Dr. Wyndol Furman, an editor of the book ''The Development of Romantic Relationships in Adolescence,'' understanding teenage dating means understanding that adolescence is ''a roiling emotional caldron whose major fuel -- more than parents, peers or school and almost as much as those things combined -- is the opposite sex.'' Dr. Furman, a professor of psychology at the University of Denver, said adolescents' lack of social skills and emotional control can make relationships difficult. Yet, he said, romantic relationships can also be significant sources of support that offer teenagers fun and companionship, help them forge mature identities and offer them practice in managing emotions. ''Growing up involves risks,'' he said. ''Parents are naturally concerned about their teens' relationships...
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...Eastern University - East Asia College Students on the Effects of Boyfriend/Girlfriend Relationship in Academic Grades A Research Paper Presented to: Ms. Loida R. Soreta Submitted by: Ruth Anne Geliberte Kathleen D. Mendoza Far Eastern University - East Asia College April 12, 2011 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study On a daily basis, college students are faced with a conflict of interest: to study or not to study. Often times these decisions are affected by outside factors that are beyond the control of the student (i.e. work, athletics, involvement in organizations). One other factor that is believed to be a major influence is the existence of a significant other. While involved in a relationship during college, one might be forced to choose either studying for school or spending time with the significant other, leaving the student with increased amounts of stress. Level of commitment to the relationship must also be taken into consideration. Many factors contribute to a student’s academic grades; the aim of this research was to know the effects of having a boyfriend/ girlfriend relationship while studying and if it affects the student’s academic grades. There are lots of different types of relationships but romantic ones have a special quality to them that sets them apart. Unlike other forms, they are created through a desire to be with an opposing sexual energy, a different flavour. Not necessarily different gender. They also have...
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...The Social Climate During Margaret Mead Cross Cultural Study Lativia Harris Thomas University The Social Climate During Margaret Mead Cross Cultural Study Margaret Mead was Anthropologist who educated and devoted her life to studying the human behavior of various cultures during the 1920’s. Mead work shed a light on different cultural norms and the difficulties of being apart of that culture. One of Mead most notable works and best seller was Coming of Age in Samoa., she published in 1928 after staying in Samon from 1925-1926 to research sexual behavior. Mead, research brought a social consciousness to the world during a time when it was difficult. For instance, during the decade of Mead field work there were many events taking place: The manufacture of cars, Harlem Renaissance begins (jazz and ragtime music), fashions, flappers (a term used to describe young girls), movie stars, sex symbols in movies and novels, prohibition begins in the United States, women granted the right to vote in the United States fashion and music and Sigmund Freud work on sex series. 1920’s has often been referred to as the “Roaring Twenties” during this time the United States were discovering what it was like to be one of the world ‘s wealthiest country. The 1920’s had a new influences on peoples' lifestyles that change the culture of the 1920’s. According to an article by Jennifer Roseenberg (n.d.), a 20th century history expert states the following: In the 1920s, a new...
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...share minimal physical intimacy. You’d have to deal with insecurities and jealousy, and several bouts of suspicion. Second is the COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIPS it is the trickiest kind ofrelationship. Both partners may not know that things are not perfectly inlove, either because of involvement of a third person or because of the incompatibility.[1] Puppy love and childhood crushes turn to teenage dating activities for at least half of all highschool students. With the onset of adolescence ,teend spend less time with family and more time with peers. In the early teen years, mixed-gender groups predominate. By mid-teens, up to two-thirds of highschool students report they have dated or are in a romantic relationship. Having a boyfriend or girlfriend in highschool can significant effects on a teenager’s social development and personal identity. Although many negative effects of dating during the pre-teen and early adolescent years are noted – poor academic performance, low educational aspirations, deliquency, enduring poor social skills, sexual activity,depression and drug use, having dating in later teen years can facilitate the development of personal identity and coping...
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...Lifespan Development & Personality: Adolescence (12-18) Phych 103 Development & Personality of Adolescence 12-18 years Physical Development The term adolescence is commonly used to describe the transition stage between childhood and adulthood, best known as “teen age years” or puberty. An individual typically is considered an adolescent when they start with the onset of puberty. The overall general experience of entering adolescence depends on their gender. Puberty typically begins around 10-13 tears of age, typically girls beginning earlier than the boys and then sharp increases in height and weight that would then precede to sexual maturity (University of Michigan, 2013). Generally African-American boys and girls; more so girls; tend to start puberty and sexual activity at an earlier age than Caucasian boys and girls. On the surface the physical hereditary differences are naked to the eye, however, despite race, the psychological and physical development and influence on an adolescent starts in the womb. The adolescent’s development initially started at conception. Whether the carrier (mother) took care of herself can play a huge part in the physical development of a child (US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health, 2010). Another aspect to consider would be the environmental surroundings and influences an adolescent can be affected. For instance; according to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (2011);...
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...Middle Childhood and Adolescence Kierra Williams PSY/280 October 30, 2012 Mara Husband Middle Childhood and Adolescence Middle childhood is the period of life that occurs between the ages 7 and 11. During these times of children lives they are in school and are making many different friends, and their cognitive and physical skills are enhancing. On the other hand, middle childhood period normally introduce individuals into new sets of challenges; not only for the child but for the parents as well. After middle childhood comes the adolescence stage, this period of life children face drastic changes. This stage can range from as early as 8 years old to 18. This essay will describe changes that occur during middle childhood and adolescence concerning family and peer relationships, and how they might influence future development. Established and caring families are central components throughout middle childhood and adolescence developmental stage. The way a family works and cares for its member is called family function. The most vital family function is to provide a place of protection for each family member. Individuals of different age ranges have particular needs from their relatives. Berger’s (2010) study found the following: Children thrive if families function for them in five ways: 1. Provide basic necessities. Children aged 6 to 11 can eat, dress, wash, and sleep without help, but someone must provide food, clothing, and shelter. 2. Encourage learning. School-age...
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