Yohana Solis 2009

Yohana Solis 2009



It is from their “chumship” that adolescents gain the understanding and acceptance needed for optimal development (Steinberg, 1989)

 The

development of intimate relationships provides: an outlet for self disclosure  from one another sense of belonging  each other’s self-esteem 

Contributes

to adolescent’s:

 identity

formation  understanding of their thoughts and emotions  becoming sensitive to the need of others (Sullivan, 1953)

 Theorists

like Mechanic believe that extensive sharing of personal feelings leads to heightened instrospection, which may lead to future psychological problems

 Close

fiendship offer the opportunity to get away from instrospection (Bernardt & Savin-Williams, 1990)

 Dating

Violence: wiolent relationship with a jealous boyfriend/girlfriend

 35%

of teenage couples are involved in violent relationships  1 out of 4 has experienced dating violence Centre County Women’s Resource Center

1.

Partner’s behaviour is not one’s fault

2.

Assertive communication is key

3.

Crisis hotlines available to talk

4.

One cannot change partner’s behaviour – the choice is to end the relationship

5.

Friends’ support is crucial to make the decision