The relation between identity status and romantic attachment style in middle and late adolescence

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The linkages between identity formation and romantic attachment in an ethnically diverse sample of high school and college students are examined and their developmental implications are discussed. Relationship between identity status and romantic attachment is a complex one with college sample showing a significant degree of relationship, while no such relationship is found and some ethnic differences in attachment style is noted among high school sample.

Self-perception in adolescence, Adolescent self perception, Romantic love

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Leisure activities and problem behaviors among Hungarian youth

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Leisure behaviors and the relationships between leisure and a variety of problem behaviors are examined in a sample of 1422 Hungarian adolescents. Findings suggest that some aspects of adolescent leisure, such as family or conventional activities, act as protective factors against problem behaviors, while peer-oriented activities or commercial types of leisure contribute to greater risk for problem behaviors.

Hungary, Leisure, Adolescent psychology

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Correlates of coping with perceived discriminatory experiences among African American adolescents

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African American adolescents have to face discrimination like being observed or followed in public places. The study conducted to examine relation of background and race-related factors to the use of approach and avoidance strategies to cope with perceived discriminatory experiences among a sample of African American adolescents of relative affluence is presented.

International Affairs, Racial Oppression, African Americans, Race discrimination

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