Adolescent Romantic Behaviors and Perceptions: Age- and Gender-Related Differences, and Links With Family and Peer Relationships
- 1 January 2000
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Research on Adolescence
- Vol. 10 (1) , 99-118
- https://doi.org/10.1207/sjra1001_5
Abstract
This study examined the role of age, gender, and dating experience in adolescent romantic behaviors and perceptions. In addition, the linkage between the quality of relationships with parents and peers, and affective intensity with a romantic partner was investigated. Interviews were held with 168 Israeli adolescents, who also completed questionnaires assessing romantic behaviors, romantic perceptions, and quality of relationships with their romantic partner, parents, and a same-gender close friend. Older adolescents were more likely than younger adolescents to have a romantic partner. Romantic perceptions pertaining to companionship and excitement were less frequent among older adolescents. However, aspects such as intimacy and level of emotional involvement were similar across adolescence. Girls emphasized more attachment and care in their romantic relationships than boys. In addition, adolescents who were currently dating perceived romantic relationships more in terms of emotional involvement than adol...Keywords
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