| Abstract: | Examined 180 adolescents' perceptions of discussions with parents and friends, with reference to the academic/vocational, social/ethical, family, and peer domains. Ss completed a paper-and-pencil questionnaire. 30 males and 30 females represented each of 3 age groups: 12–13 yrs, 14–25 yrs, and 18–20 yrs. Discussion levels for parents remained substantial across ages in the academic/vocational, social/ethical, and family domains. Discussions with friends about these domains increased with age, and peer relationship issues were discussed more with friends than with parents in all age groups. For mutuality of discussion, parents tended to explain their views more than they tried to understand the Ss' views in all domains. Friends' efforts to explain and to understand did not differ significantly for most domains. The findings are discussed in terms of the differences in procedures of social construction between parents' and friends' socializing influences. (32 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
