Adolescents' transitions to behavioral autonomy after German unification

Claudia M. Haase; Rainer K. Silbereisen; Matthias Reitzle

doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2007.06.004

Adolescents' transitions to behavioral autonomy after German unification

Claudia M. Haase^*, Rainer K. Silbereisen, Matthias Reitzle

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The present study examined the timing of behavioral autonomy transitions in two same-aged cohorts of East German adolescents assessed in 1991 and 1996. An earlier timing of autonomy privileges was associated with higher deviant behavior. A later timing of autonomy privileges and responsibilities was linked to structural constraints, specifically, to parental unemployment. Between 1991 and 1996 significant timing differences were observed for some autonomy transitions in the East, implying an adaptation to Western timetables. Our findings illustrate the plasticity of autonomy transitions under conditions of social change.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	337-353
Number of pages	17
Journal	Journal of Adolescence
Volume	31
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2007.06.004
State	Published - Jun 2008

Keywords

Behavioral autonomy
Developmental tasks
Social change
Timing
Unemployment

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Social Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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