Abstract
This study examined the relationship between parents' and adolescents' confidence and competence in making decisions. Data were obtained from a survey sample of 584 adolescents, aged 12-18 years living in Adelaide, South Australia. Data were obtained from a sample of 352 parents of the adolescents by means of a mail survey. Parents' decision-making self-esteem was related to the self-esteem of young adolescents. The relationship was stronger for males than females. There was a relationship between mothers' decision-making competence and the competence of young female adolescents. Thus, partial support was provided for modelling theory in regard to the role of parents in the socialization of decision-making skills and confidence.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 363-371 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Adolescence |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - Dec 1991 |
| Externally published | Yes |