JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mother Scaffolding and Adolescent Meaning-Making in Recollections of Turning Point Events: Links With Adolescent Development and Adjustment.

  • Published In: Merrill-Palmer Quarterly: Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2024, v. 70, n. 3. P. 413 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Le, Michelle; Booker, Jordan A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the role of mother scaffolding and adolescent meaning-making during family storytelling, particularly focusing on adolescents recounting significant turning points in their lives. The study involved 30 mother-adolescent dyads, where interactions were recorded and analyzed to explore how maternal support influences adolescents' self-concept, identity development, and overall well-being. Findings indicate that constructive maternal behaviors, such as elaborative questioning, correlate positively with adolescents' meaning-making and self-reported development, while negative behaviors, like negations, are linked to poorer outcomes. The research highlights the importance of parental involvement in shaping adolescents' understanding of their experiences and identity during early adolescence. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Merrill-Palmer Quarterly: Journal of Developmental Psychology. 2024/07, Vol. 70, Issue 3, p413
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0272-930X
  • DOI:10.1353/mpq.2024.a958887
  • Accession Number:185969487
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