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ERIC Number: EJ558610
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-2269
Gender Development and Heterosexual Romantic Relationships During Adolescence.
Leaper, Campbell; Anderson, Kristin J.
New Directions for Child Development, n78 p85-103 Win 1997
Examines same-gender and cross-gender friendships as potential contexts for development of preferences and skills that may influence the quality of adolescent dating relationships and adult marriages. Considers how children's traditionally gender-segregated peer relationships contribute to miscommunications and power asymmetries in later heterosexual relationships; considers ways to foster in adolescents social orientations and skills associated with satisfaction in romantic relationships. (JPB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Dating (Social), Friendship, Heterosexuality, Interpersonal Attraction, Interpersonal Relationship, Intimacy, Love, Peer Relationship, Sex Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Romantic Relationship
Note: Theme issue: "Romantic Relationships in Adolescence: Developmental Perspectives."