title: Decision-making competence and self-esteem: a comparison of parents and adolescents.
abstract: This study examined the relationship between parents' and adolescents' confidence and competence in making decisions. Data were obtained from a survey sample of 584 adolescents, aged 12-18 years living in Adelaide, South Australia. Data were obtained from a sample of 352 parents of the adolescents by means of a mail survey. Parents' decision-making self-esteem was related to the self-esteem of young adolescents. The relationship was stronger for males than females. There was a relationship between mothers' decision-making competence and the competence of young female adolescents. Thus, partial support was provided for modelling theory in regard to the role of parents in the socialization of decision-making skills and confidence.
authors.affiliation: Marriage Guidance Council of NSW, Enfield, Australia.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mann
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors