TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - Religiosity and adolescent females' characterizations of healthy dating dynamics
JO  - Children and teenagers
A1  - Howard, Donna
A1  - Debnam, Katrina J.
A1  - Jones, Chandria
A1  - Saboori, Zahra
A1  - Aiken, Nancy
A1  - O'Brien, Sharon
SP  - e11
EP  - e11
VL  - 3
IS  - 2
N2  - In this study, we utilize the Socialization Influence Framework to examine how personal religiosity may influence adolescent dating dynamics. We conducted fifty in-depth interviews with adolescent females aged 15-18 attending high schools in a mid-Atlantic city. Six broad themes characterizing healthy dating dynamics were identified: Investment in the Relationship; Healthy Communications; Harmonious Interactions; Non-Destructive Dynamics; Relations with Family, Friends and Others; and Maintenance of Personal Integrity. Differences in characterizations emerged in relation to the degree of personal religiosity. <br><br>FINDINGS have implications for faith-based initiatives and efforts to promote positive youth development. The process by which internalization of religious beliefs may also translate into risk for unhealthy dating dynamics remains an important area of study.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2576-3709
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/ct.v3n2p11
ID  - ref1
ER  -