Connectedness in the Lives of Children and Adolescents: A Call for Greater Conceptual Clarity

Parent–child connectedness and communication in relation to alcohol, tobacco and drug use in adolescence: An integrative review of the literature

“…PCC has gained recognition in recent years due to its apparent protective effects in terms of adolescent health and development (Barber & Schluterman, 2008;Townsend & McWhirter, 2005). PCC has been described as feelings of closeness, warmth, love and satisfaction a child has with their parents; as relationships and bonds between parents and children (Barber & Schluterman, 2008;Markham et al, 2010;Resnick et al, 1997;Townsend & McWhirter, 2005).…”

“…PCC has been described as feelings of closeness, warmth, love and satisfaction a child has with their parents; as relationships and bonds between parents and children (Barber & Schluterman, 2008;Markham et al, 2010;Resnick et al, 1997;Townsend & McWhirter, 2005). While there is no consistent definition, Lezin and colleagues' definition has been adopted for this paper: ''by the quality of the emotional bond between parent and child and by the degree to which this bond is both mutual and sustained over time'' (emphasis in original) (Lezin, Rolleri, Bean, & Taylor, 2004).…”

“…While there is no consistent definition, Lezin and colleagues' definition has been adopted for this paper: ''by the quality of the emotional bond between parent and child and by the degree to which this bond is both mutual and sustained over time'' (emphasis in original) (Lezin, Rolleri, Bean, & Taylor, 2004). Barber and Schluterman (2008) note that the concept of attachment is assessed in an entirely different manner to PCC, although there may be similarities. Attachment refers to a one-sided relationship between parent, often mother, and child, with the caregiver playing an active role; within PCC, both parents and children play active roles in the relationship (Lezin et al, 2004).…”

"Familias fuertes" taller de fortalecimienmto para adolescentes: satisfacción con la educación recibida

“…La adolescencia es una etapa vulnerable predispuesta a la aparición de conductas de riesgo, la familia, los pares y el colegio desempeñan un papel esencial en estimular el saludable crecimiento y desarrollo de los adolescentes [1][2][3] .…”

Evaluación del programa "Familias fuertes: amor y límites" en familias con adolescentes de 10 a 14 años

“…Diferentes estudios demuestran que cuando los padres o adultos referentes presentan dos cualidades básicas como son disciplina consistente y apoyo emocional, los adolescentes tienen menos problemas y conductas de riesgo [4][5][6][7][8] .…”