PSYCH 355 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Prosocial Behavior, Psych, Peer Group
5 Apr 2017
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Contemporary theories and research suggest that the process of individuating and developing greater emotional autonomy is a gradual process that unfolds over the entire course of adolescence. Behavioral autonomy is the capacity to take initiative without relying or depending on parents or family for guidance: adolescence researchers have framed the issue of adolescent decision making . Decision-making competencies in general are highly context and situation dependent: decision-making and behavioral autonomy are affected by: The social setting (e. g. hospital, school, etc. ) where decisions are presented. The type of decision sought or the nature of the issue. The expression of authority exercised by others (e. g. health care providers. The effects of family dynamics (e. g. parent-child relationship and processes) Abstracting from a wide variety of studies, young adolescents are likely to perceive less autonomy and exercise less resistance to social influence in decision making situations than older adolescents and young adults.
