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Relationships in Adolescence

Giordano, Peggy C.·2003·Annual Review of Sociology
DOI 10.1146/annurev.soc.29.010202.100047
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▪ Abstract In this chapter I review recent research on the nature, meaning, and impact of extrafamilial relationships during adolescence. I use findings of quantitative and qualitative studies to develop the idea that close friendships, wider networks of peers, and romantic relationships have distinct meanings and significance for the developing adolescent. Sociologists' work inevitably focuses attention on the ways in which the adolescent's social addresses and locations (gender, race, social class) influence many aspects of these early relationships. The review also highlights some limitations of the dominant perspective on adolescent relationships, attachment theory, and provides suggestions for future research (particularly in the area of romantic relationships, where the literature is growing but still relatively undeveloped).

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  • Adolescents may be particularly at risk for cybergrooming victimization because adolescence involves increased Internet social interaction, sexuality exploration, and extrafamilial social relationships.

    “Adolescents may be particularly at risk for experiencing cybergrooming victimization, as adolescence represents a developmental phase in which young people increasingly use the Internet for social interaction (Feierabend et al., 2022), explore their sexuality on- and offline (e.g., Eleuteri et al., 2017), and seek extrafamilial social relationships (Giordano, 2003).”

    From Why They Speak Up (or Don’t): Reasons For and Against Cybergrooming Disclosure Among Adolescent Victims (2025) · cites this paper as Giordano, 2003

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Authors
Giordano, P. C.
Affiliations
Bowling Green State University (US)
Corresponding author
Giordano, Peggy C.
ORCID
Giordano, Peggy C.
Venue
Annual Review of Sociology
Publisher
Annual Reviews
Published
2003-08
Volume
29
Issue
1
Pages
257-281
ISSN
  • 0360-0572 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-2115
DOI
10.1146/annurev.soc.29.010202.100047
OpenAlex
W2107415751
Cited by
664
References
137
Citations by year
2026: 10 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 18 · 2023: 31 · 2022: 24 · 2021: 20 · 2020: 26 · 2019: 28 · 2018: 29 · 2017: 34 · 2016: 36 · 2015: 32 · 2014: 39 · 2013: 36 · 2012: 37
FWCI
1.87
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Annual Review of Sociology (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Keywords
adolescent relationships, peer relationships, close friendships, romantic relationships, peer networks, attachment theory, gender, race, social class, adolescent development

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