You Don't Bring Me Anything but Down: Adolescent Romance and Depression

Family Cohesion and Romantic and Sexual Initiation: A Three Wave Longitudinal Study

“…In 2005, 1.6% of US adolescents aged 12-17 experienced dating violence (Wolitzky-Taylor et al 2008). Similar to early sexual initiation, an early onset of dating associates with more negative outcomes, such as delinquency and depression, than does later romantic initiation (Furman et al 2007;Joyner and Udry 2000;Meeus et al 2004). Thus, although romantic involvement could be considered normative, it entails more risks during early adolescence, compared to initiation at an older age.…”

“…On the other hand, romantic breakups can evoke strong negative emotions (Collins et al 2009;Joyner and Udry 2000). Furthermore, romantic relationships provide a context for dating violence.…”

The Relationship between Multiple Sexual Partners and Mental Health in Adolescent Females

“…It also has been linked to sexual activities [6]. Previous studies, using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), a nationally representative survey of 7 th through 12 th grade students, have explored associations between adolescent depression and romantic/sexual behaviors [11,12]. Joyner and Udry found romantically involved adolescents, especially females, were more likely to be depressed than those who were not [11].…”

“…Previous studies, using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), a nationally representative survey of 7 th through 12 th grade students, have explored associations between adolescent depression and romantic/sexual behaviors [11,12]. Joyner and Udry found romantically involved adolescents, especially females, were more likely to be depressed than those who were not [11]. Hallfors et al also found that adolescents who engaged in any sexual activities were at increased odds for reporting depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts [12].…”

Effects of Adolescent Depressive Symptoms, Pubertal Development, and Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction on Sexual Risk Behaviors in Adolescent Romantic Couples

“…In addition, rejection and breakups are often repeatedly experienced as romantic relationships come and go during adolescence. These experiences can challenge adolescents' coping skills and self-concepts, particularly among adolescent girls who begin to date early (i.e., before age 14) or who date frequently (e.g., Carlson & Rose, 2007;Davies & Windle, 2000;Davila, 2007;Davila, Steinberg, Kachadourian, Cobb, & Fincham, 2004;Joyner & Udry, 2000;Larson & Asmussen, 1991;Monroe, Rhode, Seeley, & Lewinsohn, 1999;Quatman, Sampson, Robinson, & Watson, 2001). For example, in a cross-sectional study of early-adolescent girls (N = 96; mean age = 13.24 years), Davila et al (2004) found that girls who reported current or past involvement in a romantic relationship reported greater depressive symptoms than girls with no romantic involvement.…”