Adolescent Communication Research Articles

Parent-Child Communication Intentions and Adolescents’ Dating Behaviour in the Assin South District, Ghana

<i>Background</i>: Most parents conceive that discussion sexual related matters are a bad practice and does not need to occur. This study investigates the parent-child communication intentions and adolescents’ dating behaviour in the Assin South District, Ghana. <i>Methods</i>: A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed with 400 participants which comprised parents age 30-59 and older adolescents age 15-19 years. Data were analysed using frequency distribution, Pearson’s chi-squared test of independence and binary logistic regression. <i>Results</i>: Parent-child dyad communication easiness was statistically significant related to adolescents’ dating behaviour at p<0.05, (OR=2.504, 95%CI ([1.063-5.896]). Parent-child dyad do not discuss sexual health matters was statistically significant at P<0.05, (OR=0.429, 95%CI [0.187-0.985]). Parent-child dyad engage in talks for adolescents’ positive social conduct was statistically significant at P<0.05, (OR=0.211, 95%CI [0.046-0.972]). Parent-child dyad engage in communication for adolescents’ appropriate nurturing was also observed as statistically significant to adolescents’ dating behaviour at p<0.05, (OR=0.223, 95%CI [0.051-0.978]). Parent-child dyad engage in communication to share thoughts, feelings and ensure stable relations during adulthood among adolescents was also observed as statistically significant to adolescents’ dating behaviour at p<0.05, (OR=5.988, 95%CI [1.192-30.088]). <i>Conclusion</i>: Parents in Assin South District could guide adolescents to make informed decisions about dating if they (adolescents) choose to engage in or are already dating.

The role of parent-adolescent communication interventions in improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundAcross sub-Saharan Africa, adolescents face the triple tragedy: unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortion, and sexually transmitted infections including HIV due to various reasons, among them, poor parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health. Effective interventions such as improving parent‒adolescent communication has been recognized as a protective factor for adolescent sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Research shows that parent-adolescent communication is associated with reduced adolescent engagement in risky sexual behaviours, including early sexual initiation, lower rates of teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and increased self-efficacy in decision making. Despite the potential role of parent-adolescent communication in promoting optimal adolescent sexual and reproductive health, limited research evidence exists on interventions to improve parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan African countries. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the role of parent-adolescent communication intervention programs in improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes.MethodsWe will pool evidence from published literature from January 1990 up to and including February 2024 from multiple databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, African Journals Online, JSTOR, Directory of Open Access Journals, and Google Scholar. Articles published in the English language will be included. Two reviewers will conduct screening for titles, abstracts, and full texts, while a third reviewer will arbitrate in cases of lack of concurrence. Experimental, quasi-experimental and observational study designs will be included.. A data extraction tool based on Microsoft Excel will be used to extract data items from different studies. We will focus on the following outcomes: initiation of sexual activity, use of condoms and contraceptives, reduced risky sexual behaviours such as unprotected sex, and lower rates of teenage pregnancy. When feasible, articles will be combined for statistical meta-analysis. Effect sizes, either reported as weighted mean differences for continuous data or as odds ratios for binary data, will be presented as proportions with 95% confidence intervals. We will use the random effects model to meta-analyse the include studies as we expect considerable variability across study designs. This will provide an average effect size that accounts for variability of results within studies. Sensitivity analysis will also be conducted to assess the robustness of the findings or conclusions of the meta-analysis. The review findings will be reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.DiscussionThis review provides insights into parent-based intervention programs that have been implemented in sub-Saharan African countries to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health via promotion of parent-adolescent sexuality communication. The findings will guide further research on this issue as well as inform policy makers on which interventions have a potential effect in improving adolescent sexual and reproductive health.Protocol Registration Number: CRD42024525191 (PROSPERO), Date of registration: 27/03/2024.

Health-Related Communication in Adolescents and Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

Health-Related Communication in Adolescents and Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

Semiotically deconstructing parental and adolescent failed communication: It’s not what they’re saying, it’s their words

Language change and creativity among adolescent language use, is nothing new. However, teachers in schools and parents in homes continue to feel left out of the linguistic figured world of the youth that they teach or raise, often leading to either perceived or real failed communication. In this study I offer a thoughtful and perhaps unique social semiotic analysis of the process and motivation for youth creation of new words or the resemanticization of existing words. Understanding the need for youth to create their own linguistic worlds for acceptance into social worlds has less to do with creating a barrier between them and their parents or teachers and more to do with positive identity development, could be the key for unlocking positive communication with the adults in their lives. Within, I put forth the idea that there exist purposeful in-groups and out-groups, of which the out-groups can be further divided into desirable and un-desirable out-groups. It is important to uncover the different affordances of existing terms and to create inventories of new terms and their synchronic meanings and possible diachronic evolution, in order for parents to understand the motive and need for youth creativity with language. Accepting the possibility, that youth are simply constructing and describing the world around them, changes the paradigm of parental-adolescent communication from a gulf or abyss to a potential bridge or a passageway connecting the two worlds.

Family communication and courageous coping in Korean adolescents and young adults: a cross-sectional study.

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer are a vulnerable population during a critical developmental transition that can benefit from the adoption of courageous coping. Parental support is crucial in enhancing adjustment and coping skills. The linkage between parent-adolescent communication (PAC) and the use of courageous coping (UCC), however, remains unclear. This study examined the association between PAC and UCC and possible mediators of this relationship among Korean AYAs with cancer. In this cross-sectional, correlational study, self-report data were collected from 144 AYAs aged 11-26 years. A path analytic approach was employed using a hierarchical regression model to test for the direct relationship between PAC and UCC and the indirect effects of a proposed primary mediator (family cohesion) and two intermediary mediators (uncertainty of illness, hope) on PAC-UCC relationship. The mean age of the sample was 17 years (SD = 3.8), with 42% currently receiving cancer treatment. Greater PAC was significantly associated with increased UCC (mother figure: p = .0024, father figure: p = .0042). Increased family cohesion significantly mediated the PAC-UCC relationship, indicated by a diminished PAC-UCC relationship after controlling for family cohesion (mother: p = .2753; father: p = .8107). Mediated mediation models indicated that increased hope stemming from decreased uncertainty was the mechanism through which family cohesion impacted the PAC-UCC relationship. Findings underscore that greater PAC can facilitate UCC among Korean AYAs with cancer and provide insights for therapeutic parent-child communication. Results further demonstrate the complex mediating role of fostering family cohesion, reducing uncertainty, and fostering hope can play in the PAC-UCC relationship.

Family-based sexual health intervention for adolescents; A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Family-based interventions are important in promoting adolescent sexual health outcomes. However, the effectiveness of these interventions in promoting adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) in Lower and middle-income countries (LMIC) has not been empirically evaluated. This review aimed to summarise the effectiveness of family-based sexual and reproductive health interventions in promoting ASRH in LMIC. Methods We conducted a systematic search for studies published in English from 2000 to October 2023 using MEDLINE, PsyINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases. Studies were included if they involved adolescents aged 10-19 years, included family members in a key intervention component, evaluated the effectiveness of the interventions using an experimental or quasi-experimental design, assessed ASRH outcomes reported by adolescents and were conducted in LMIC setting. Standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals were computed and meta-analyses were conducted using random effect models. Results Ten articles involving 2,246 participants were included in the review. The studies were nostly conducted in Africa. Across studies, there was no significant impact of family-based interventions in improving adolescent sexual health knowledge (SMD=0.5, 95%CI: -1.98 to 2.98), attitudes (SMD= -0.05, 95%CI: -1.92 to 1.82), practices (SMD=0.53, 95%CI: -0.69 to 1.75), or sexual communication with their family (SMD= 0.14, 95%CI: -0.42 to 0.7). Although individual studies reported a mixed effect of family-based interventions in improving sexual health outcomes, the pooled results from the meta-analysis showed no significant impact of family-based interventions. Conclusions Our review did not find any significant impact of family-based interventions in improving ASRH in LMIC. We recommend interventions using innovative approaches and novel strategies to align with the socio-cultural and economic background of the study setting. Key messages • This study found no significant impact of family-based interventions in improving ASRH in LMIC. • Additional studies, particularly from Asia, using culturally relevant interventions is required in this area.

Improving Social Communication in Autistic Adolescents Through a Clinic-Home-School Collaboration.

Differences in social communication are common in highly verbal autistic adolescents and can interfere with development of friendships as well as lead to other co-occurring challenges. The purpose of this initial study was to assess whether targeted areas of social communication would improve following the implementation of a manualized social communication package with parent participation and school coordination. Autistic adolescents who demonstrated challenges with social communication participated in this study in the context of a rigorous concurrent multiple baseline experimental design. Weekly intervention targeting social communication was implemented over a period of six to seven weeks (depending on preintervention scores). Additionally, parents and participants completed standardized assessments of anxiety and depression and a post-intervention questionnaire was administered to assess their satisfaction with the intervention. This study demonstrated that social communication could be improved with a short-term intervention program with parent and school participation. All participants showed improvements in social communication, which was maintained at follow-up. Also, all participants and their parents reported high satisfaction with the program. These findings corroborate a growing literature base suggesting that support in the area of social communication is needed and can benefit autistic adolescents.

Transforming Teen Communication Through the Visual Influence of Social Media

General Background: Social media has become a significant platform for adolescents to express themselves and interact with others. The rise of visual-based communication through platforms such as Instagram has shifted traditional communication patterns, moving beyond text-based messaging to photo and video sharing. Specific Background: The rapid increase in social media use among teenagers presents an opportunity to study how these platforms influence communication patterns. While previous studies have explored social media impacts, there is a lack of comprehensive analysis focusing on the evolving nature of communication through visual content. Knowledge Gap: Although numerous studies have analyzed social media use, few have used bibliometric methods to systematically map the trends in adolescent communication patterns across various platforms. The role of visual communication through social media in reshaping teenage interaction patterns remains underexplored. Aims: This study aims to observe how social media use, particularly Instagram, has influenced adolescent communication patterns by employing bibliometric methods through VOSviewer software. Results: The bibliometric analysis identified a shift in adolescent communication patterns, with a growing emphasis on visual content like photos and videos rather than text-based communication. The data showed seven keyword clusters, mostly interconnected, with Instagram, communication, and adolescent communication being the most prominent topics in 2021, with 109 articles. Novelty: This research introduces a novel approach by applying bibliometric methods to analyze and visualize the impact of social media on teenage communication patterns, providing a clearer understanding of how communication has evolved in the digital age. Implications: The findings suggest that social media platforms are reshaping how teenagers communicate, with significant implications for future communication research and the development of digital communication strategies targeting adolescents. The use of bibliometric tools like VOSviewer enables researchers to map research trends effectively, offering new insights into social media’s role in modern communication patterns. Highlights: Social media promotes visual communication among adolescents, shifting from text. Bibliometric analysis identifies seven key clusters in Instagram-related research. VOSviewer effectively visualizes trends in teenage communication patterns. Keywords: social media, Instagram, teenage communication, bibliometric analysis, VOSviewer

ЖАСӨСПІРІМДЕР ҚАРЫМ-ҚАТЫНАСЫНДАҒЫ ЖАНЖАЛ МӘСЕЛЕСІ

The article is devoted to the theoretical analysis and experimental study of various phenomena encountered in communication in adolescence. The causes and factors influencing the conflict, which is most often found in adolescents in everyday life, its negative impact on development and personality formation are analyzed. In the course of practical work, it has been proved that the process of positive communication of children in adolescence can be developed and adjusted through work aimed at special practical improvement. It is proved that the organization of special programs, by implementing them, allows you to achieve effective results in the development of communication characteristics of adolescents in the process of educational activities. In the course of the study, the results of the test "Schwarzlander success rate study" "methods of finding solutions" were presented. The purpose of the research work proved that it is possible to choose a number of defining directions and achieve an effective result of the application of developmental and correctional work. During the continuous work, the ways out of the conflict situation for teenagers were identified. In the course of correctional and developmental work with adolescents, such game and situational methods as communicating with them on equal terms, getting into various situations, getting out of them, and the emergence of psychological conflict situations were used. It was only with continuous psychological work that the possibilities and ways of prevention and correction of adolescent conflict were identified, recommendations were developed, and effective results were achieved.

Influence of adolescent sexual communication on respect for sexual and gender diversity and its impact on the meaning of life

AbstractThis article, which addresses the relationships between the meaning in life, sexual communication in adolescence and respect for sexual and gender diversity, is based on theories that suggest connections between the underlying constructs. The methodology employed uses microdata from the National Survey on Sexual and Gender Diversity ENDISEG 2021, conducted by INEGI in Mexico, which are analyzed through structural equation modeling. When the structural model was validated using the bootstrapping technique, the results showed that the estimate of the relationship between sense of life and sexual communication in adolescence was 0.642, indicating that this relationship is not statistically significant. Similarly, the relationship between respect for sexual and gender diversity and sexual communication in adolescence showed a value of 0.099, reflecting that this relationship is not statistically significant. In contrast, the relationship between sense of life and respect for sexual and gender diversity obtained a value of 0.000, showing the existence of an effect, that is, that the relationship is statistically significant. In conclusion, the tensions inherent in adolescence, as well as cultural and social factors, introduce important debates that need to be considered when addressing these phenomena. This complexity highlights the need for a holistic approach that distinguishes the diversity of experiences and contexts that influence adolescent development and impact on adulthood.

Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) and Anxiety in Adolescence: Preference for CMC, Social Media Burden, and Attention Bias to Threat.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s42761-024-00253-1.

Development and validation of the adolescent's entrepreneurial attributes inventory: A mixed-methods approach

This study introduces the Adolescent Entrepreneurial Attributes (AEA) scale, designed to measure key entrepreneurial attributes among adolescents within an educational context. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research involved four distinct studies: a Delphi study to refine the measurement items, a survey of youth entrepreneurship course graduates to gather perceptions of entrepreneurial attributes, a psychometric assessment to test the reliability and validity of the AEA scale, and a SEM validation study to correlate the AEA with established measures of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and intention. The findings revealed that the AEA scale is a reliable and valid tool that captures a nested profile of adolescents' entrepreneurial attributes, including innovativeness, opportunity recognition, risk-taking propensity, proactiveness, vision-driven thinking, ethical thinking, and communication and collaboration. The scale's development contributes to the field by providing a nuanced understanding of adolescents' entrepreneurial attributes. The scale supports educational efforts to assess entrepreneurship education (EE) with aims to nurture adolescents' generic entrepreneurial attributes, differentiating from existing measurements of entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial intentions to evaluate entrepreneurship education programs.

A Study of Interpersonal Relationships and Mental Health in Adolescence

Interpersonal communication is a critical skill in the socialization process of adolescents. It is the only way that individual human has relationship with others. Good interpersonal relationships are beneficial to the physical and mental development of adolescents. However, in recent years, a series of mental health problems are generated because of adolescents interpersonal communication . This article mainly analyzes the main factors that cause adolescents' social barriers from the aspects of interpersonal relationships in school and family relationships .A survey is made that includes seven daily questions about interpersonal relationship in these two aspects . The results of these studies can directly exhibit the results of a part of adolescents present situation in making friends and make people pay more attention to the interpersonal communication and mental health of adolescents.

Bridging the Communication Gap: Utilizing Large Language Models to Detect Emotional Distress and Depression in Adolescent Communication for Parental Support

In the digital age, the communication gap between parents and adolescents has increased, presenting challenges to understanding the emotional well-being of their children. With the increasing prevalence of social networks, adolescents tend to express their feelings and struggles online rather than engage in face-to-face interaction. Existing monitoring tools allow parents to read messages and observe social media activity, but often fail to interpret the emotional content. Recent studies have explored the feasibility of using natural language processing and machine learning to predict depression based on social media activity. By analyzing the linguistic patterns, sentiments, and emotional content of online communication, researchers have demonstrated the potential to identify individuals suffering from depression at an early stage. This article proposes a novel solution that uses large language models (LLMs) to monitor and analyze adolescent communication on digital platforms, including smartphones and social media. The system aims to detect emotional distress, signs of depression, and other mental health indicators, providing timely alerts to parents. This technology enables parents to understand their teens’ emotions, offer the necessary support, and prevent the escalation of anxiety and depression.

Perilaku Komunikasi Remaja Pengguna Aplikasi Tiktok (Studi Pada SMP 15 Bengkulu Selatan)

This research aims to analyze the communication behavior of TikTok social media users, especially non-verbal communication behavior, especially among adolescents at SMPN 15 of South Bengkulu. This research uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of interviews and observations of adolescents at SMPN 15 of South Bengkulu who use TikTok. This research uses communication theory according to Harold Dwight Lasswell. This theory suggests that a good way to explain the communication process is to answer five questions, namely: Who (who is the source), Says What (what is conveyed), In Which Channel (via what media), To Whom (who is the target), and With What Effect (what is the influence) 4. This theory can help identify the communication elements involved in using the TikTok application, as well as their impact on adolescent communication behavior. The results of the research show the Communication Behavior of TikTok Social Media Users at SMPN 15 of South Bengkulu, namely that they use TikTok social media because it is a trend nowadays. There are various interesting features on TikTok social media so that it can relieve the burden on your mind. Creating viral video content and sharing your own edits, educating TikTok social media users and channeling talents through TikTok social media, making TikTok social media a source of entertainment and information and what are the impacts of using TikTok social media, both positive and negative.

Mother–adolescent communication and father–adolescent communication: Analyzing a 4‐week family intervention using multi‐informant data

Mother–adolescent communication and father–adolescent communication: Analyzing a 4‐week family intervention using multi‐informant data

Evaluation of a New Adolescent Social Communication Assessment: The Transition Pragmatics Interview.

This study evaluated the psychometric functioning of a new criterion-referenced assessment of adolescent social communication, the Transition Pragmatics Interview (TPI), based on the synthesis model of pragmatics. Two ways of interpreting item difficulty were explored: (a) as a function of the synthesis model elements of social communication ability that items were designed to assess, and (b) as a function of the developmental level required for a successful response based on an adapted situational-discourse-semantics (SDS) model (Norris & Hoffman, 1993). Thirty-seven participants aged 14-22 years completed the TPI. Responses were analyzed using Rasch analysis to evaluate the functioning of the scale and to determine item difficulty. Items were coded for the SDS developmental level required for an adequate response. The mean Rasch item difficulty for items at each SDS developmental level was analyzed for the five adapted SDS domains. Consistent with the first approach for interpreting item difficulty, TPI items varied in difficulty as a function of the element of social communication they were designed to assess (p < .001). Interpreting item difficulty based on the adapted SDS model was not supported: Items requiring higher SDS developmental levels were not more difficult than those requiring less (p = .55). The TPI responses fit the Rasch model, supporting the TPI as a unidimensional measure and supporting the use of all items together to compute a single number that summarizes the level of social communication for each examinee. The item ordering from least to most difficult was consistent with prior findings on adolescent social communication development. https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.26018545.

Patient actor training improves preexposure prophylaxis delivery for adolescent girls and young women in Kenya: a cluster randomized trial.

To evaluate effectiveness of a standardized patient actor (SP) training intervention to improve quality of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Kenya. Cluster randomized trial and mystery shopper evaluation. Twelve of 24 maternal child health and family planning facilities were randomized to SP training. Providers at intervention facilities participated in 2-day training in adolescent health, PrEP guidelines, values clarification, and communication skills, followed by role-playing and de-briefing with trained actors. Control facilities received standard national training. The primary outcome was quality of care, assessed by unannounced SPs (USPs) or "mystery shoppers" blinded to intervention arm. Quality was measured in two domains: guideline adherence and communication skills. Intent to treat analysis compared postintervention quality scores by randomization arm, clustering on facility, and adjusting for baseline scores and USP. Overall, 232 providers consented to USP visits, and 94 providers completed the training. Following training, USPs posed as AGYW seeking PrEP in 142 encounters (5-6 encounters per site). The mean quality score was 73.6% at intervention sites and 58.4% at control sites [adjusted mean difference = 15.3, 95% confidence interval (CI): 9.4-21.1, P < 0.001]. Mean guideline adherence scores were 57.2% at intervention sites and 36.2% at control sites (adjusted mean difference = 21.0, 95% CI: 12.5-29.4, P < 0.001). Mean communication scores were 90.0% at intervention sites and 80.5% at control sites (adjusted mean difference = 9.5, 95% CI: 5.5-13.6, P < 0.001). SP training significantly improved quality of PrEP care for AGYW in Kenya. Incorporating SP training and unannounced SP evaluation could improve PrEP uptake among AGYW.

GAME THERAPY AS A FACTOR IN THE FORMATION OF ADOLESCENTS COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The article examines game therapy as the concept of “communication skills”, as a necessary condition for successful communication, and identifies tasks aimed at developing communicative competence. The corrective capabilities of play therapy as a factor in the development of skills necessary for effective communication in adolescence are also analyzed and, in this context, tasks for psychological support of adolescents are identified.

INTERACTIVE ORIENTATION OF ADOLESCENTS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL SPACE

Relevanse. The paper presents the results of a research of interactive orientation in the context of its influence on the communication of adolescents in the inclusive educational space. Methodology. Methods: comparative analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis of the obtained data using mathematical and statistical methods, generalization of conclusions. The sample of research consisted of 240 students (aged 11 - 14), 30 of whom had special needs (18 boys and 12 girls). The experimental base of our study was 14 inclusive classes of Ukrainian schools. Results. The obtained results provide grounds for statement that the orientation towards interaction is more characteristic of teenagers with typical development than their peers with special needs. A moderate negative correlation was found between interactive and marginal orientations. Therefore, adolescents who strive for interaction are less infantile and more capable of adequate perception and acceptance of the interlocutor. Conclusions. The importance and peculiarities of the interactive orientation of adolescents who are participants in the inclusive educational space have been revealed. This determines the importance of socio-psychological activities to reduce the level of concentration on personal interests or tendency to marginalization and, thus, increase the level of adaptability in communication, as teenagers with typical development and their classmates who have special needs. This will contribute not only to the optimization of the inclusive educational space, but also to the expansion of their opportunities for selfrealization in various spheres of society.