(Uncorrected OCR) Adotescail Sdffetcenr Attract this stud> examined the unique and combined eonmhuttons ol peer relations. parenting styles and parcntal-adolesceni conflict to adolescents self-esteem Two hundred and!ort> one (117 maics and \?A females) adolescents reported on (hen self-esteem, peer relations perception of parenting styles and conflicts with parents Together the predictor variables account for 37% of the variance in males' selfestccm and 24% of the females self-esteem Ihcrafchieal regressions also indicated that parenting stvlc is a significant predictor of males' but not females' self-esteem While parental-adolescent conflict contributes significantly and independently to the prediction of females* self-esteem, it does not predict males self-esteem specifically more frequent conflicts with pnrcnts is related to lower ^elf-esteem in female adolescents. Peer relations contributes unique variance to both males* and females' self-esteem. that is. the better the relationship with peers, the higher the self-esteem Implications of the findings for adolescents' self-esteem arc discussed.

Examines the effects of parental behavior on adolescents' self-esteem and development of identity. Results indicate that parental rejection and control predict low self-esteem and identity development.

The ten chapters that make up this volume not only cover a broad range of key substantive issues in adolescent research (e.g., ego, development, identity formation, self-esteem, pubertal development, cognitive development, deviant behavior, religiosity, and academic achievement), but as a whole they illustrate some of the key theoretical and methodological trends occuring in parent-adolescent research. Several of the chapters consider the interface between components of the family environment (e.g., the marital and parental systems) or between the family and other social contexts (e.g., peers, school, religion). Methodologically, this set of chapters give an interesting sampling of the variability in design and data analysis used in parent-adolescent studies. Designs include both cross-sectional and longitudinal survey, observation, and case study. This volume should be useful to scholars, graduate students, and professionals interested in adolescent development and behavior in the context of the family and other social environments.

Why is it that relationships with family members predict the quality of children's relationships outside the family? A wealth of research has documented that various aspects of family relationships are predictably related to the quality of children's interactions and relationships with peers. Understanding what account for these effects is important both for theories of children's relationships and intervention efforts to ameliorate children's peer relationship difficulties. This volume advances the field by discussing several mechanisms that may account for continuities across family and peer relationships. A variety of theoretical perspectives are represented in the book. For example, both learning and biological explanations are considered. Authors also note two key considerations in investigating family and peer relationships. First, it is necessary to consider the cultural context. The function and meaning of family and peer relationships may differ depending on what roles are played by these relationships in different cultural contexts. Second, it is necessary to consider the child's age. Developmental issues, such as concerns with establishing greater independence at the entrance to adolescence, will impact both family and peer relationships.

A definitive look at ethnic influences of family on adolescent peer relationships This fascinating look at the effects of ethnicity and culture on the linkages between family and adolescent relations provides an in-depth look at the topic. Pushing into a new era in the research on connections between adolescents' peer and family relationships, Linking Parents and Family to Adolescent Peer Relations: Ethnic and Cultural Considerations develops the groundwork for thinking about the ways in which culture has been conceptualized in social scientific research. The book then explores the dynamic within the context of various ethnic groups, noting differences and similarities that collectively render a complete view of the topic.

Children's Peer Relations presents an up-to-date overview of the latest findings in the area of childhood relationships. An international group of researchers and clinicians review current theory, research and intervention strategies across a wide range of topics including: peer status, gender and ethnicity, disability, illness and loneliness. There is also critical examination of methods of intervention to improve children's relations with others in school, family and community. Children's Peer Relations will provide social researchers, school counsellors, psychologists and students of child development with a comprehensive handbook on this crucial topic.

Originally published in 1992, this volume provided an up-to-date overview of recent research concerning the links between family and peer systems. Considerable work in the past had focused on family issues or peer relationships, but these systems had typically been considered separately. This volume bridges the gap across these two important socialization contexts and provides insights into the processes that account for the links across the systems – the ways in which the relationships between these systems shift across development. In addition, the variations in the links between family and peers are illustrated by cross-cultural work, studies of abused children, and research on the impact of maternal depression. In short, the volume provides not only a convenient overview of recent progress at the time but lays out an agenda for future research.