Understanding Factors Associated With Intimate Disclosure Between Black Youth and Nonparental Familial Adults.
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| Title: | Understanding Factors Associated With Intimate Disclosure Between Black Youth and Nonparental Familial Adults. |
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| Authors: | Rivens, Ariana J. (AUTHOR), Billingsley, Janelle T. (AUTHOR), Hurd, Noelle M. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Research on Adolescence (Wiley-Blackwell). Sep2022, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p1210-1227. 18p. |
| Subjects: | Black youth, Adults, Self-disclosure, Intergenerational relations, Well-being |
| Abstract: | Self‐disclosure is an important relational process during adolescence. Given that Black adolescents contend with developmental changes and contextual risks, they may stand to benefit greatly from disclosing personal information to supportive nonparental adults. This qualitative study explored factors associated with youth intimate disclosure among 24 dyads of Black youth and their adult relatives. Analyses identified four types of adult behaviors associated with youth intimate disclosure: (1) setting the tone for youth disclosure, (2) expressing interest in youth well‐being, (3) supportive engagement during disclosure, and (4) acting on youths' disclosure. Findings suggest that when adult relatives demonstrate interest and attunement to youths' needs, youth may feel more motivated to disclose. Implications for adults interested in supporting Black youths' disclosure are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Self‐disclosure is an important relational process during adolescence. Given that Black adolescents contend with developmental changes and contextual risks, they may stand to benefit greatly from disclosing personal information to supportive nonparental adults. This qualitative study explored factors associated with youth intimate disclosure among 24 dyads of Black youth and their adult relatives. Analyses identified four types of adult behaviors associated with youth intimate disclosure: (1) setting the tone for youth disclosure, (2) expressing interest in youth well‐being, (3) supportive engagement during disclosure, and (4) acting on youths' disclosure. Findings suggest that when adult relatives demonstrate interest and attunement to youths' needs, youth may feel more motivated to disclose. Implications for adults interested in supporting Black youths' disclosure are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10508392 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jora.12682 |
