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The effects of family structure and SES on family processes in early adolescence

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Abstract

This study investigates parent–adolescent relationships in early adolescence, focusing on the effects of dyadic communication, family cohesion, family structure, and SES on family conflict in three ethnic groups: African–American (n=1886), Mexican–American (n=2657), and Euro-American (n=3052). Sixth, seventh and eighth grade girls and boys completed questionnaires and results were analysed using independent samplest-tests and multiple regression. Results showed 3-year increases in family conflict in all three ethnic groups. There were significant differences in scale scores on conflict, communication, and family cohesion between nuclear and single-parent families. Some ethnic and gender differences were also found. Discussion focuses on the implications of the findings for family life.

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Reprint requests and correspondence should be addressed to Judith Baer, School of Social Work, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 532 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08903, U.S.A. (E-mail: [email protected]).

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