Mixed-Gender Groups, Dating, and Romantic Relationships in Early Adolescence
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| Title: | Mixed-Gender Groups, Dating, and Romantic Relationships in Early Adolescence |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Connolly, Jennifer, Craig, Wendy, Goldberg, Adele |
| Source: | Journal of Research on Adolescence. Jun 2004 14(2):185-207. |
| Availability: | Journal Customer Services, Blackwell Publishing, 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770 (Toll Free); Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: subscrip@bos.blackwellpublishing.com. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2004 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 |
| Descriptors: | Adolescents, Friendship, Gender Differences, Dating (Social), Cultural Background, Ethnic Groups, Interpersonal Relationship |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1532-7795.2004.01402003.x |
| ISSN: | 1050-8392 |
| Abstract: | This study examined dating-stage and developmental-contextual models of romantic relationships during early adolescence. Same-gender friendships, affiliation with mixed-gender groups, dating, and romantic relationships were investigated in a sample of 1,284 young adolescents of diverse ethnocultural backgrounds. Data were collected cross-sectionally in Grades 5 through 8, as well as longitudinally in the fall and spring of an academic year. Consistent with a stage model, affiliation with mixed-gender groups and dating were qualitatively distinct activities that were sequentially organized and facilitated the progression from same-gender friendships to dyadic romantic relationships. The results also provide insights on how the developmental context may alter stage pathways: Dating activities were incorporated with mixed-gender affiliations, group-based romantic stages showed more stability than other stages, and the ethnocultural context influenced romantic timing. Finally, results indicated that participation in romantic activities heightened adolescents' future interest in having a romantic relationship. |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 34 |
| Entry Date: | 2005 |
| Accession Number: | EJ686820 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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