Autonomy FSHD 37710-10-13Focal Points:Three types of autonomyDevelopment of emotional autonomy, detachment and individuationParenting styleThree domains of behavioral autonomyChanges in peer pressureKohlberg’s theory of moral developmentGilligan’s approachChanges that take place in adolescenceAutonomy- healthy sense of independence. Fundamental psychological concerns of adolescence.Studied in relationship to biological, cognitive, and social changes.Three types of Autonomy:Emotional autonomy- emotional independence in relationships with others.Behavioral autonomy- Development of independent decision-making abilities.Value autonomy- development of independent beliefsInfluence of FamiliesCore values of parents and adolescent are similarDifferences are in personal taste and everyday issuesConflict increases in early adolescence because adolescents change their perspective on issues, previously unquestioned.Relationships changeEstablished equilibrium is upsetMidlife meets adolescenceChanges in family needs and functionsTransformations in family relationsQuestioning authorityEmotional AutonomyChanges in the adolescent-parent relationship all reflect the development of emotional autonomyHealthy emotional autonomy is more likely to be achieved through over a period of time and surprisinglyAs adolescents age:De-idealize their parentsBecoming more independentFeel more individuated from their parentsHealthy individuation is fostered by close rather than distant relationshipsAuthoritative families develop a healthier autonomyBehavioral AutonomyAs adolescents develop, theyChanges in decision-making abilitiesSusceptibility to influence of othersFeelings of self-relianceIndividuals are better able to seek out and weigh the advice of different ‘experts’ and use this information to make decisionsBecoming more independentSusceptibility to peer pressure from preadolescence to early adolescence, then begins to decrease as adolescents enter high school.Autonomy FSHD 37710-10-13Focal Points:o Three types of autonomy Development of emotional autonomy, detachmentand individuation- Parenting style- Three domains of behavioral autonomy- Changes in peer pressure- Kohlberg’s theory of moral development- Gilligan’s approach- Changes that take place in adolescence Autonomy- healthy sense of independence. Fundamental psychological concerns of adolescence. - Studied in relationship to biological, cognitive, and social changes. Three types of Autonomy:- Emotional autonomy- emotional independence in relationshipswith others. - Behavioral autonomy- Development of independent decision-making abilities. - Value autonomy- development of independent beliefs Influence of Families- Core values of parents and adolescent are similar- Differences are in personal taste and everyday issues- Conflict increases in early adolescence because adolescents change their perspective on issues, previously unquestioned. Relationships change - Established equilibrium is upset- Midlife meets adolescence- Changes in family needs and functions- Transformations in family relations- Questioning authority Emotional Autonomy- Changes in the adolescent-parent relationship all reflect the development of emotional autonomy - Healthy emotional autonomy is more likely to be achieved through over a period of time and surprisingly - As adolescents age:o De-idealize their parentso Becoming more independento Feel more individuated from their parents- Healthy individuation is fostered by close rather than distant relationshipso Authoritative families develop a healthier autonomy Behavioral Autonomy- As adolescents develop, they - Changes in decision-making abilities- Susceptibility to influence of others- Feelings of self-reliance- Individuals are better able to seek out and weigh the advice ofdifferent ‘experts’ and use this information to make decisionso Becoming more independent- Susceptibility to peer pressure from preadolescence to early adolescence, then begins to decrease as adolescents enter high