In adolescence, peers represent key actors within individual social network. Given the
relevance of peer connections and the growing literature examining them, the purpose of …

This is a brief review of the normal changes in adolescent behaviour and the interplay
between biology and social factors that occur at and around puberty, in an attempt to explain …

There is consensus in the literature that self-esteem stems from relationships with others. In
particular, it is assumed that parents play an important role in the development of children's …

A landmark publication in the social sciences, Linda Lindsey's Gender is the most
comprehensive textbook to explore gender sociologically, as a critical and fundamental …

Although siblings are a fixture of family life, research on sibling relationships lags behind
that on other family relationships. To stimulate interest in sibling research and to serve as a …

The aim of this chapter is to specify the characteristics and processes of parent-child
relationships that sustain the centrality of the family amid the extensive changes of …

Self-control plays a significant role in positive youth development. Although numerous self-
control challenges occur during adolescence, some adolescents control themselves better …

Extensive literature documents that adverse childhood experiences increase risk for non-
suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide behaviors among adolescents. However, few studies …

Stressful transitions in adolescence increase depressive symptoms, especially among girls.
However, little is known about this risk as adolescents mature into young adulthood …

This study explores the nature of the parent-child relationship during early adolescence.
Differences between the mother-adolescent and father-adolescent relationships and …