Journal article
Keeping friends safe: a prospective study examining early adolescent's confidence and support networks
Educational Studies, Vol.38(4), pp.373-381
2012
Abstract
There is a continued need to consider ways to prevent early adolescent engagement in a variety of harmful risk-taking behaviours for example, violence, road-related risks and alcohol use. The current prospective study examined adolescents' reports of intervening to try and stop friends' engagement in such behaviours among 207 early adolescents (mean age = 13.51 years, 50.1% females). Findings showed that intervening behaviour after three months was predicted by the confidence to intervene which in turn was predicted by student and teacher support although not parental support. The findings suggest that the benefits of positive relationship experiences might extend to the safety of early adolescent friendship groups particularly through the development of confidence to try and stop friends' risky and dangerous behaviours. Findings from the study support the important role of the school in creating a culture of positive adolescent behaviour whereby young people take social responsibility.
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- Title
- Keeping friends safe: a prospective study examining early adolescent's confidence and support networks
- Authors
- L. Buckley (Corresponding Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyR.L. Chapman - Queensland University of TechnologyM. Sheehan - Queensland University of TechnologyL. Cunningham - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Educational Studies, Vol.38(4), pp.373-381
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.1080/03055698.2011.643102
- ISSN
- 1465-3400
- Organisation Unit
- School of Law and Society; Road Safety Research Collaboration
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991043791202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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