This study examined what kinds of sexual scripts were found in Finnish girls' narratives, what elements those scripts included and how different scripts were associated with sexually risky behavior. The data were comprised of the narratives of 173 14-15-year-old girls regarding their experiences in sexually motivating situations. The narratives…

This study investigated hypothesized relationships among identity process, content, and structure with youth in the United States, Finland, and the Czech Republic. Findings indicated that youth who used an informational identity processing style had well-structured identities rooted in personal self-elements. Youth using a normative processing…

Investigated effects of acculturation on psychological well-being of 588 immigrant 11- to 20-year-olds in Finland. Found that most indices of well-being were negatively related to perceived discrimination, and some were positively related to second-language proficiency. Adolescents' experiences of parental support and adherence to traditional…