Family and Friends: Key Influences on Teenage Traits and Behaviors

Minh Trang Nguyen Ngoc Khanh Nguyen Nguyen Phuoc Quang Nguyen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18535/sshj.v8i10.1430

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Issue
Vol. 8 No. 10 (2024)
Published
2024-10-29
Keywords:
    Family, Friends, Influences, Teenage, Traits,, Behaviors
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Abstract

The teenage years are a critical period of development, characterized by significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes. During this time, adolescents are particularly impressionable, with their traits and behaviors heavily shaped by the relationships they maintain. Among these relationships, the influences of family and friends are paramount, serving as the primary socializing agents that guide decision-making, value formation, and identity development. The study examines how family dynamics, including parental affection, communication, and behavioral control, influence adolescent development. The study also examines the influence of peer relationships, highlighting how friendships can reduce or exacerbate behavioral problems. By analyzing both direct and indirect effects, the study found that positive family interactions and supportive friendships are important for healthy adolescent development. Conversely, negative influences from any context can lead to increased risk-taking behavior and emotional challenges. The findings highlight the importance of fostering strong, positive relationships within both the family and peer groups to support adolescent development and well-being. The research is conducted by survey with 466 teenagers to find out the influence of family and friends on their adolescence development. The research aims to identify the roles that family and peers play during this crucial period and to provide recommendations for enhancing their positive impact on adolescents.

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Authors

Minh Trang Nguyen
Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
Ngoc Khanh Nguyen Nguyen
Nguyen Dinh Chieu High School for The Gifted
Phuoc Quang Nguyen
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High school
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“Family and Friends: Key Influences on Teenage Traits and Behaviors”, Soc. sci. humanities j., vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 5711–5723, Oct. 2024, doi: 10.18535/sshj.v8i10.1430.