Abstract
In this study the effects of life course transitions in adolescence and young
adulthood (leaving the parental home, living together with a partner,entering
parenthood, and becoming financially independent) on the parent-child bond
are investigated. Data are presented from a three-wave study of 1,064 adolescents
and young adults (aged 12-24 years at Wave 1) over a six-year period.
As the youth in this study proceeded through the life course, they tended to
report a closer parental bond. However, this age-related effect was counterbalanced
by a tendency toward a weakened bond with parents following departure
from the parental home. Results are in line with individuation theory, which
contends that parent-child relationships become less close as a result of transitions
leading to more autonomy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 71 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Adolescence |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 169 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |