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ERIC Number: EJ623754
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-3920
The Role of Peers in the Emergence of Heterosexual Romantic Relationships in Adolescence.
Connolly, Jennifer; Furman, Wyndol; Konarski, Roman
Child Development, v71 n5 p1395-1408 Sep-Oct 2000
Examined adolescents' peer structures and the quality of their friendships as antecedents of romantic relationships among 180 high schoolers followed from grade 9 through 11. Found that small groups of close friends predicted other-sex peer networks that, in turn, predicted the emergence of future romantic relationships. Found indirect effects for same-sex groups of close friends and same-sex networks. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Dating (Social), High School Students, Interpersonal Relationship, Longitudinal Studies, Peer Influence, Predictor Variables, Sexuality
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Relationship Quality; Romantic Relationship