Adolescents' and Parents' Conceptions of Parental Authority and Personal Autonomy

Smetana, Judith G.; Asquith, Pamela J.

doi:10.1111/j.1467-8624.1994.tb00809.x

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“…Parent-adolescent conflict increases through early to mid-adolescence (Laursen et al 1998), as adolescents and parents renegotiate issues regarding adolescent autonomy and behavior (Smetana 1995(Smetana , 2000Smetana and Asquith 1994). Adolescence is typically characterized by increasing autonomy from direct parental supervision and instruction (McElhaney et al 2009;Zimmer-Gembeck et al 2011).…”

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“…Adolescence is typically characterized by increasing autonomy from direct parental supervision and instruction (McElhaney et al 2009;Zimmer-Gembeck et al 2011). Teens desire this increased autonomy, and over time believe an increasing number of behaviors to be under their own jurisdiction rather than up to the rules and regulations of their parents or other adults (Darling et al 2008;Smetana and Asquith 1994). Autonomy, to some extent at least, is desirable; adolescents who believe their parents to be too intrusive or restrictive are at risk for high susceptibility to peer pressure, associating with delinquent peers, and for engaging in problem behavior (Goldstein et al 2005).…”

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Bullying and Suicidal Behavior During Adolescence: A Developmental Perspective

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Goldstein

2016

Adolescent Res Rev

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This review of the literature examines the problem of suicide and bullying from a developmental perspective with a focus on the unique characteristics of adolescence that may contribute to the bullying-suicide link. Adolescence is a time of peak physical health, yet can be a period of risky behavior and heightened emotionality. In this literature review, it is argued that a number of developmental factors leave adolescents especially vulnerable to suicidal behavior following exposure to bullying. This review highlights the importance of developmental factors in understanding the bullying-suicide link during adolescence. Adolescence, with an increase in emotionality, risk-taking, and an increased focus on peer relationships, is an at-risk period for the development of suicidality following exposure to bullying. Also highlighted are gender differences, special challenges facing LGBTQ adolescents, and recommendations for intervention and prevention.

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Section: Social Relationshipsmentioning

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Bullying and Suicidal Behavior During Adolescence: A Developmental Perspective

Gunn

Goldstein

2016

Adolescent Res Rev

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“…(18) However, adolescents are more likely than younger children to believe that they should have final decision making authority. (19) Overall, collaborative decision making between parents and children can be viewed as part of normative development that precedes full decision-making autonomy. (8, 9)…”

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An Emerging Field of Research

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There is growing interest in pediatric decision science, spurred by policies advocating for children’s involvement in medical decision making. Challenges specific to pediatric decision research include: the dynamic nature of child participation in decisions due to the growth and development of children, the family context of all pediatric decisions, and the measurement of preferences and outcomes that may inform decision making in the pediatric setting. The objectives of this manuscript are to describe each of these challenges, to provide decision researchers with insight into pediatric decision making, and establish a blueprint for future research that will contribute to high quality pediatric medical decision making. Much work has been done toward addressing gaps in pediatric decision science, but substantial work remains. Understanding and addressing the challenges that exist in pediatric decision making may foster medical decision-making science across the age spectrum.

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“…Compared to children, adolescents regard more issues as a matter of personal choice, have a stronger desire to be independent, and are more likely to question authority figures' decisions [10]. Hence, we expected that when faced with difficult medical decisions, adolescents (compared to children) would show a stronger preference for making autonomous decisions (Hypothesis 1).…”

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Braving Difficult Choices Alone: Children's and Adolescents' Medical Decision Making

2014

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ObjectiveWhat role should minors play in making medical decisions? The authors examined children's and adolescents' desire to be involved in serious medical decisions and the emotional consequences associated with them.MethodsSixty-three children and 76 adolescents were presented with a cover story about a difficult medical choice. Participants were tested in one of four conditions: (1) own informed choice; (2) informed parents' choice to amputate; (3) informed parents' choice to continue a treatment; and (4) uninformed parents' choice to amputate. In a questionnaire, participants were asked about their choices, preference for autonomy, confidence, and emotional reactions when faced with a difficult hypothetical medical choice.ResultsChildren and adolescents made different choices and participants, especially adolescents, preferred to make the difficult choice themselves, rather than having a parent make it. Children expressed fewer negative emotions than adolescents. Providing information about the alternatives did not affect participants' responses.ConclusionsMinors, especially adolescents, want to be responsible for their own medical decisions, even when the choice is a difficult one. For the adolescents, results suggest that the decision to be made, instead of the agent making the decision, is the main element influencing their emotional responses and decision confidence. For children, results suggest that they might be less able than adolescents to project how they would feel. The results, overall, draw attention to the need to further investigate how we can better involve minors in the medical decision-making process.

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Adolescents' and Parents' Conceptions of Parental Authority and Personal Autonomy

Cited by 208 publications

References 22 publications

Bullying and Suicidal Behavior During Adolescence: A Developmental Perspective

Bullying and Suicidal Behavior During Adolescence: A Developmental Perspective

An Emerging Field of Research

Braving Difficult Choices Alone: Children's and Adolescents' Medical Decision Making

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