Adolescent Romantic Relations and Sexual Behavior

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Contents: P. Florsheim, Introduction. Part I:Normative Perspectives on Romantic Relations and Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents. W. Furman, L. Shaffer, The Role of Romantic Relationships in Adolescent Development. K. Carver, K. Joyner, J.R. Udry, National Estimates of Adolescent Romantic Relationships. C.T. Halpern, Biological Influences on Adolescent Romantic and Sexual Behavior. L.M. Diamond, Love Matters: Romantic Relationships Among Sexual-Minority Adolescents. S. Shulman, Conflict and Negotiation in Adolescent Romantic Relationships. J.L. Tracy, P.R. Shaver, A.W. Albino, M.L. Cooper, Attachment Styles and Adolescent Sexuality. Part II:Perspectives on Romantic and Sexual Behavior Among High-Risk Adolescents. T. Seefeldt, P. Florsheim, L.S. Benjamin, Psychopathology and Relational Dysfunction Among Adolescent Couples: The Structural Analysis of Social Behavior as an Organizing Framework. D.P. Welsh, C.M. Grello, M.S. Harper, When Love Hurts: Depression and Adolescent Romantic Relationships. C. Wekerle, E. Avgoustis, Child Maltreatment, Adolescent Dating, and Adolescent Dating Violence. D.M. Capaldi, D. Gorman-Smith, The Development of Aggression in Young Male/Female Couples. J.D. Fortenberry, Health Behaviors and Reproductive Health Risk Within Adolescent Sexual Dyads. P. Florsheim, D. Moore, C. Edgington, Romantic Relations Among Adolescent Parents. Part III:Commentary and Summary. R.C. Savin-Williams, Are Adolescents Same-Sex Romantic Relationships on Our Radar Screen? A. Tabares, J. Gottman, A Marital Process Perspective of Adolescent Romantic Relationships. B. Barber, J. Eccles, The Joy of Romance: Healthy Adolescent Relationships as an Educational Agenda. P. Florsheim, Adolescent Romantic and Sexual Behavior: What We Know and Where We Go From Here.