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Theme 3: Parents, peers, friends and romance. - Coggle Diagram
Theme 3: Parents, peers, friends and romance.
Grandparents' role.
Living arrangements: Statistics say 18% of Black adolescents live in households headed by a grandparent.
Beyond living together: Even when not cohabitating, they often play a role in their grandchildren's lives.
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Influence of peers.
Peer groups can have adaptive and maladaptive consequences, impacting others' health and risk-taking behaviors.
Adolescents choose friendships that align with their needs for emotional support and value affirmation.
Cliques and crowds.
Norms in these groups can dictate behavior, with transitions from unisexual groups to mixed-sex groups and then to couples.
Serve key roles in identify formation, belonging, self-esteem, and information exchange.
Optimal conditions.
Friendships provide conditions for growth, aiding in emotional support and value exploration.
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Age-gap friendships.
Risks of larger age gaps: Friendships with a large age gap can lead to inappropriate or antisocial behaviors.
Contrast with younger kids: Unlike adolescence, mixed-age friendships in childhood generally yield positive outcomes.
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Dating patterns.
Younger adolescents date for recreation and status, while older ones seek intimacy and companionship.
Risks and consequences.
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Early sexual activity links to risks of STIs, HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy, and experiences of rape.
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