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Adolescents’ experiences of familial involvement in their peer relations and school attendance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 October 2006

Katja Joronen  and
Päivi Åstedt-Kurki
Katja Joronen
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Tampere University Hospital/Research Unit, Finland
Päivi Åstedt-Kurki
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Tampere University Hospital/Research Unit, Finland
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Abstract

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This study investigated adolescent experiences of familial involvement in adolescent peer relations and school attendance. The data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with Finnish adolescents (n = 19; aged 12–16 years). The data were analysed by qualitative content analysis. Positive familial involvement was described as enablement, continual conversations about adolescent activities, actual support and taking an active role in adolescent activities. Negative involvement included negligence, criticism, restrictiveness or coercion. The findings are discussed with reference to previous research, and implications for adolescent and family health promotion are noted.

Keywords

adolescencefamilypeer relationsqualitative researchschool attendance
Type
Original Article
Information
Primary Health Care Research & Development , Volume 6 , Issue 3 , July 2005 , pp. 190 - 198
Copyright
2005 Arnold