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01-11-2009 | Empirical Research

Emotional and Behavioral Effects of Romantic Relationships in Chinese Adolescents

Auteurs: Zhiyan Chen, Fei Guo, Xiaodong Yang, Xinying Li, Qing Duan, Jie Zhang, Xiaojia Ge

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 10/2009

Abstract

Adolescents’ romantic relationships have been associated with higher levels of depression, although their links with externalizing behavioral problems remain unclear. The present study examined the impact of adolescent romantic relationships on depression and externalizing behaviors in a large sample of 10,509 Chinese secondary school students (ages 12–19, 54.5% female). The results showed that romantic involvement in adolescence, especially in early adolescence, was associated with more depressive symptoms and behavior problems. Breakups in romantic relationships were an important factor in producing the negative emotional and behavioral consequences. Romantically involved girls experienced higher levels of depressive symptoms, while romantically involved boys had higher levels of externalizing behaviors, compared to their non-dating peers. The results also indicated that the adverse impact was stronger for those involved in romantic relationships at younger ages.

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Titel: Emotional and Behavioral Effects of Romantic Relationships in Chinese Adolescents
Auteurs: Zhiyan Chen
Fei Guo
Xiaodong Yang
Xinying Li
Qing Duan
Jie Zhang
Xiaojia Ge
Publicatiedatum: 01-11-2009
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 10/2009
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-009-9405-0

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