title: Development of intimate relationships in adolescence.
abstract: This article examines adolescent intimacy through a developmental lens. As they age, adolescents develop the relational skills necessary to gain independence from their parents and form intimate relationships with friends and romantic partners. This article details how adolescents' intimate relationships expand from parental connections to encompass friendships, dating, and sexual activity during progressing stages of development. Finally, clinical implications for adolescent health care practitioners for promoting intimacy and healthy relationships are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Heilbronn Department of Population and Family Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 60 Haven Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA.
authors.forename: Marissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Raymond
authors.forename: Marina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Catallozzi
authors.forename: Alison J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Owen
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: Vaughn I
authors.initials: VI
authors.lastname: Rickert
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D003075:Coitus / Q000523:psychology*; D003380:Courtship / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D033062:Friends; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D011247:Pregnancy; D012736:Sex Education / Q000379:methods*; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States