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  • This study looks at how family dynamics affect teenage romantic relationships among Mexican American youth, considering differences in gender and culture.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 189 participants, averaging 12 years old, focusing on factors like supportive parenting and family conflicts.
  • Results suggest that family structure and parenting styles significantly influence the involvement and quality of romantic relationships during later adolescence, with variations based on the adolescent's gender and cultural background.

Article Abstract

This study examined prospective associations between the family context and adolescents' romantic relationships as moderated by adolescents' gender and culture among Mexican American families ( = 189). Adolescents at Time 1 (early adolescence) were on average 12.29 years of age ( = .50) and 54% female. Mothers and fathers reported on family structure and dynamics during early adolescence, and youth reported on their romantic relationship involvement and quality during middle and late adolescence. Results from path analyses indicated that family structure and dynamics (supportive parenting, consistent discipline, parent-adolescent, and interparental conflict) were associated with adolescents' romantic involvement and quality, with differences by adolescents' gender and culture. Findings highlight Mexican American family contexts that contribute uniquely to adolescents' romantic relationships.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4803072PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jora.12177DOI Listing

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