1st Edition

Adolescent Romantic Relations and Sexual Behavior Theory, Research, and Practical Implications

Edited By Paul Florsheim Copyright 2003
432 Pages
by Psychology Press

434 Pages
by Psychology Press

432 Pages
by Psychology Press

Developmental and clinical researchers have only just discovered the phenomenon of adolescent romance as a topic of serious scientific inquiry. This discovery may be related to the overwhelming evidence that adult romantic relationships are failing at alarming rates. Dramatic increases in the rates of divorce, out of wedlock childbirth, and relationship violence lead to questions about the... Read more
Contents: P. Florsheim, Introduction. Part I:Normative Perspectives on Romantic Relations and Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents. W. Furman, L. Shaffer, The Role of Romantic Relationships in Adolescent Development. K. Carver, K. Joyner, J.R. Udry, National Estimates of Adolescent Romantic Relationships. C.T. Halpern, Biological Influences on Adolescent Romantic and Sexual Behavior. L.M. Diamond, Love Matters: Romantic Relationships Among Sexual-Minority Adolescents. S. Shulman, Conflict and Negotiation in Adolescent Romantic Relationships. J.L. Tracy, P.R. Shaver, A.W. Albino, M.L. Cooper, Attachment Styles and Adolescent Sexuality. Part II:Perspectives on Romantic and Sexual Behavior Among High-Risk Adolescents. T. Seefeldt, P. Florsheim, L.S. Benjamin, Psychopathology and Relational Dysfunction Among Adolescent Couples: The Structural Analysis of Social Behavior as an Organizing Framework. D.P. Welsh, C.M. Grello, M.S. Harper, When Love Hurts: Depression and Adolescent Romantic Relationships. C. Wekerle, E. Avgoustis, Child Maltreatment, Adolescent Dating, and Adolescent Dating Violence. D.M. Capaldi, D. Gorman-Smith, The Development of Aggression in Young Male/Female Couples. J.D. Fortenberry, Health Behaviors and Reproductive Health Risk Within Adolescent Sexual Dyads. P. Florsheim, D. Moore, C. Edgington, Romantic Relations Among Adolescent Parents. Part III:Commentary and Summary. R.C. Savin-Williams, Are Adolescents Same-Sex Romantic Relationships on Our Radar Screen? A. Tabares, J. Gottman, A Marital Process Perspective of Adolescent Romantic Relationships. B. Barber, J. Eccles, The Joy of Romance: Healthy Adolescent Relationships as an Educational Agenda. P. Florsheim, Adolescent Romantic and Sexual Behavior: What We Know and Where We Go From Here.

Biography

Paul Florsheim