The Hinge of the Door To Authentic Adulthood: a Kierkegaardian Inspired Synthesis of the Meaning of Leaving Home

Alapack, Melodie C. L.; Alapack, Richard J.

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“…Although such normative social and developmental features may constitute a challenge, they also serve as a unique opportunity for youths' development. They can shift relatively freely among their intra-personal, interpersonal, familial, and extrafamilial worlds (C. S. Becker, 1992), exploring different aspects of their identities (Alapack & Alapack, 1984). This is done through learning diverse patterns of family interactions (outside their families), by being exposed to nonviolent social attitudes, and by examining their social skills.…”

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“…The main task of adolescence is identity formation and development of a viable sense of self (Erikson, 1968;Peterson & Leigh, 1990). Adolescents deal with existential issues such as dependence and independence, being with others and being apart, and resembling and at the same time being different from others (Alapack & Alapack, 1984). Their experiential worlds shift away from their families, thus establishing meaningful relationships with peers (C. S. Becker, 1992).…”

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Strategies of Coping Among Adolescents Experiencing Interparental Violence

Goldblatt

2003

J Interpers Violence

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This article presents findings of a qualitative study, using a phenomenological perspective, aimed at understanding the meaning of interparental violence for adolescents. The professional literature emphasizes the negative effects of exposure to interparental violence. Yet coping with these effects has been largely overlooked. Whereas most knowledge is based on information about young children, adolescents' perception of their experience has rarely been addressed. The study sample was composed of 21 Israeli-born Jewish youths, males and females, aged 13 to 18. All participants were interviewed using an in-depth semistructured interview format. Thematic content analysis of the data was performed, revealing coping strategies that serve as (a) a mode of action to survive in a violent ecology and (b) a positive outcome of life in spite of negative influences. The meaning of these coping strategies for the youths at present and for their future development is discussed. Implications for further research and intervention are proposed.

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Strategies of Coping Among Adolescents Experiencing Interparental Violence

Goldblatt

2003

J Interpers Violence

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“…21 This finding suggests that the types of previous separation experiences shape expectations of future separations. 38 If early separations are negative experiences, as may be the case with foster placements and traumatic hospitalizations, then expectations of future separations may be negative. This, in turn, causes homesickness, as discussed in the next paragraph.…”

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Preventing and Treating Homesickness

Thurber

Walton

2007

Pediatrics

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Homesickness is the distress and functional impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home and attachment objects such as parents. It is characterized by acute longing and preoccupying thoughts of home. Almost all children, adolescents, and adults experience some degree of homesickness when they are apart from familiar people and environments. Pediatricians and other health care professionals are in a unique position to assist families in understanding the etiology, prevention, and treatment of homesickness. In the case of planned separations, such as summer camp, techniques are provided that may aid in prevention. In the case of unanticipated or traumatic separations, such as hospitalization, effective treatment strategies are available.

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“…The loss of frequent socializing and intimacy with a familiar group of friends, compounded by the uncertainty about the unfamiliar environment at college, can bring about painful feelings of loss that trigger grief and mourning. Although most theorizing and research on grief focuses on loss through death, the understanding of losses incurred through changes in residence might also benefit from theory and research on grief (e.g., Alapack & Alapack, 1984;Fisher, 1989;LaGrand, 1985;Porritt & Taylor, 1981;Weiss, 1990;Weissman & Paykel, 1973).…”

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Friendsickness in the Transition to College: Precollege Predictors and College Adjustment Correlates

Paul

Brier

2001

Jour of Counseling & Develop

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In this study, friendsickness (preoccupation with and concern for the loss of or change in precollege friendships) is seen as a significant source of distress for college students, affecting college adjustment. A short-term longitudinal study of college students (N = 70) examined associations between friendsickness, precollege predictors, and dimensions of college adjustment 10 weeks into the first semester. As hypothesized, friendsickness was associated with precollege social concerns , discrepancy between precollege expectations and college experiences, more precollege fr iends in the college social network, and loneliness and poor self-esteem in college. Implications for precollege prevention of and college intervention effor ts for friendsickness are discussed.Electronic Journal: To print this article select pages 77-89. TOC

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The Hinge of the Door To Authentic Adulthood: a Kierkegaardian Inspired Synthesis of the Meaning of Leaving Home

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Strategies of Coping Among Adolescents Experiencing Interparental Violence

Strategies of Coping Among Adolescents Experiencing Interparental Violence

Preventing and Treating Homesickness

Friendsickness in the Transition to College: Precollege Predictors and College Adjustment Correlates

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