Abstract

BARRERA, Fernando  and  VARGAS, Elvia. Relaciones familiares y cogniciones románticas en la adolescencia: el papel mediador de la autoeficacia romántica. rev.estud.soc. [online]. 2005, n.21, pp.27-35. ISSN 0123-885X.

A conceptual proposal was examined concerning the influence of family relations on romantic autonomy and connectedness expectations in adolescents. Self-efficacy for romantic relations was construed as a mediating variable between perceived family relations and adolescents romantic expectations. Self-report measures of family and romantic cognitions were obtained form 326 female and male adolescents. Results showed that family relationships had direct effects on both self-efficacy and romantic expectations. A mediating significant effect of self-efficacy was established. These results are congruent with the social cognitive theory as well as the socialization theory.

Keywords : Adolescents; parent-child relationships; romantic relationships; expectations; romantic self-efficacy; expectations.

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