"Thats Just How It Is": A Gendered Analysis of Masculinity and Femininity Ideologies in Adolescent Girls and Boys Heterosexual Relationships
In this mixed-methods study, we adopted a feminist theoretical lens in conceptualizing gender as hierarchical and complementary ideologies—femininity and masculinity—that are fundamental constituents of institutionalized heterosexuality as a way to understand the persistence of gender inequity in adolescents’ heterosexual relationships. In Study 1, we conducted separate analyses for girls and boys to evaluate whether masculinity ideology for boys and femininity ideology for girls account for boys’ endorsement of male coercion and for girls’ endorsement of feminine conventions in heterosexual r...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - December 2, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Tolman, D. L., Davis, B. R., Bowman, C. P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - October 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Tags: Announcement Source Type: research
5-HTTLPR, Suicidal Behavior by Others, Depression, and Criminal Behavior During Adolescence
Vicarious strains like suicidal behavior on the part of others have been shown to be predictive of both negative emotions and antisocial behavior during adolescence. Little research to date, however, has examined the role that biological factors play in moderating these relationships. Using a sample of adolescents drawn from the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health (N = 7,995), and drawing on two separate, but related, theories, I explore whether the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) interacts with suicidal behavior by others to affect depression and self-reported crime. Results of ordinary least squares a...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - October 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Watts, S. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Role of Moral Worldviews in Predicting Sexual Behavior From Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood
We examined the relationship between moral worldview and number of sexual partners across 6 years in a nationally representative sample of 2,202 emerging adults. Using negative binomial fixed-effects regression models to control for all time-invariant confounders, we found that while changes toward more orthodox moral worldviews account for differences in number of partners during adolescence, this effect disappears as teens enter emerging adulthood. We explored two possible explanations for this change in effect, including (a) whether moral worldviews are simply standing in for external factors that are actually driving o...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - October 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Victor, E. C., Miles, A., Vaisey, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Calling the Screens: Self-Reported Developmental Outcomes in Competitive Basketball
The purpose of this study was to examine female players’ motives for participation in competitive sports, how they felt involvement has aided in their development, and explore negative experiences that had served as detractors to enjoyment. Focus groups were conducted with 31 players who currently participate on a competitive youth basketball team. Player responses revealed that participation in youth sport is motivated by two main themes: enjoyment and serving a purpose. Players also felt that participation in sport aided their development in six areas: social competency, self-confidence, self-discipline and respect...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - October 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Harrist, C. J., Witt, P. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Fortifying Leisure: Adolescent Perspectives of Family Leisure in Uganda
This study examined family leisure patterns and meanings of family leisure from the perspective of adolescents living in the Mukono District of Uganda. Sixty-eight secondary students were interviewed. Results indicate Ugandan adolescent definitions of leisure reflect leisure as free time and leisure as a means to an end. Students mentioned three primary family leisure outcomes (enjoyment/fun, personal development, and family development) that point toward a core theme. Fortifying describes the importance Ugandan youth place upon family leisure outcomes that strengthen the individual to overcome inevitable challenges they w...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - October 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: McGovern, R. A., Taniguchi, S., Hite, J. M., Hite, S. J., Widmer, M., Mugimu, C. B., Nsubuga, Y. K. Tags: Special Section: The Neglected 95% Source Type: research
Adolescents' Explanations for the Exclusion of Peers With Mental Health Problems: An Insight Into Stigma
Young people with mental health problems are often excluded from their peer group; however, research has not specifically explored their peers’ explanations for this exclusion. Drawing on data from group interviews with Irish adolescents (N = 148), this study explores the reasons offered for rejecting young people with mental health problems. Such reasons include perceived violation of expectations of friendships, and perceived social and personal risks to members of the peer group. The implications of these findings for the development of interventions to combat the stigma of mental health problems are discussed. (S...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - October 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: O'Driscoll, C., Heary, C., Hennessy, E., McKeague, L. Tags: Special Section: The Neglected 95% Source Type: research
How Do Young Poles Perceive Their Adulthood?
The present study focuses on three issues: sense of adulthood, self-perception within five features of emerging adulthood, and conceptions of adulthood. The sample consisted of 684 subjects (349 late adolescents, 207 emerging adults, and 128 young adults). The results show that emerging adults differ in their perceived adult status from both late adolescents and young adults, being situated in-between those two groups. The findings also confirm that age groups differ with respect to self-perception within the features of emerging adulthood but they do not show a predominance of any of the features in emerging adults. Furth...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - October 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Oleszkowicz, A., Misztela, A. Tags: Special Section: The Neglected 95% Source Type: research
"There's More Between Heaven and Earth": Danish Emerging Adults' Religious Beliefs and Values
In a qualitative interview study, 18 Danish emerging adults (ages 18-27) were asked about their religious beliefs and moral views. Most had received little or no formal religious training within their families, but they nevertheless participated in the "confirmation" process in the Danish state Lutheran church at age 14. Regarding their current beliefs, the majority were nonbelievers (agnostic, atheist, or no beliefs), and none expressed a traditional Christian faith. Nevertheless, they held a variety of beliefs in some kind of life after death; relatively few participants believed that death is simply the end of existence...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - October 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Arnett, J. J., Jensen, L. A. Tags: Special Section: The Neglected 95% Source Type: research
Introduction to the Special Section: Reflections on Expanding the Cultural Scope of Adolescent and Emerging Adult Research
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Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - October 5, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Arnett, J. J. Tags: Special Section: The Neglected 95% Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - August 11, 2015 Category: Child Development Tags: Announcement Source Type: research
When Movies Matter: Emerging Adults Recall Memorable Movies
The present study utilized retrospective, autobiographical methodology to investigate the social psychological significance of specific movies, identified as memorable or meaningful for a sample of emerging adults (N = 83). Participants identified a movie and responded to a series of open-ended prompts including why the movie was chosen, the valence and socio-emotional context of the viewing experience, and its perceived emotional impact. Qualitative coding revealed three themes: Life Lessons (inspiration, social comparison, coping, and negative contemplation), Character Connections (identification and idealization), and S...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - August 11, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Greenwood, D., Long, C. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
African American Emerging Adults' Perspectives on Taking Asthma Controller Medication: Adherence in the "Age of Feeling In-Between"
This study included African Americans with asthma in emerging adulthood, a developmental period largely neglected in the research literature but known to be a time of great risk asthma morbidity and mortality. We conducted thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews (N = 19) to explore barriers to adherence in the context of the transition into adulthood. Key themes for non-adherence emerged after careful follow-up prompting by the interviewer: forgetting to take medications, deciding not to take medications as prescribed, and systemic barriers. Clinicians and researchers interested in improving adherence should carefu...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - August 11, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: MacDonell, K. K., Carcone, A. I., Naar-King, S., Gibson-Scipio, W., Lam, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
"It Felt Good but Weird at the Same Time": Emerging Adults' First Experiences of Six Different Sexual Behaviors
This article uses open-ended coded data from a longitudinal study of college students (N = 346; M age = 18.5, 52% female, 27% Hispanic/Latino [HL], 25% non-HL European American, 23% non-HL Asian American, 16% non-HL African American, 9% non-HL multiracial) to examine what emotional responses emerging adults report about their first experiences of six sexual behaviors. The four most common emotional reactions were happy, excited, fearful, and indifferent. Descriptions were largely positive, although mixed reactions were relatively common and emotional reactions varied by behavior. Results suggest the importance of including...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - August 11, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Vasilenko, S. A., Maas, M. K., Lefkowitz, E. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Why Take Risks? Four Good Reasons According to Emerging Adult College Students
College-attending emerging adults (ages 18-26, n = 233) were asked to describe their personal philosophy on taking risks. "Taking risks" was undefined, in order to allow for individual interpretation. Thematic coding was used to assess the degree of endorsement, reasons to take risks, and reasons to avoid risks cited in responses. Whereas 7.3% of students focused solely on risk avoidance, 55.4% stressed the importance of weighing pros and cons, and 37.3% fully endorsed risk taking. Among reasons cited for taking risks, the most common motivation was personal growth, followed by achievement, to avoid missing out, and enjoym...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Research - August 11, 2015 Category: Child Development Authors: Ravert, R. D., Gomez-Scott, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
