Dynamika problemów rozwojowych okresu dorastania w świetle modelu Johna C. Colemana

Abstract

Examined adolescent concerns over different relationships in a test of J. C. Coleman's focal theory of adolescence. Two concerns of the focal model: autonomy and loneliness are examined. The PIA and SBS Scales were administered to 803 I2-19. yr olds. Estimated differences in four-phase grow-up division (12-l3., l4-l5., 16-I7., 18-19. yrs). The general pattern of peak ages for Ss' interpersonal concerns provided support for the focal model. In detail: in the first age group showed significant high functional autonomy and the third age group showed significant high emotional aspect of loneliness. Findings strongly suggest that the changes in adolescent relationships are intimately linked to the general process and problems of individuation, as implied by the focal model. It should be pointed out, however, that important parts of the focal theory remain at present untested.