title: The foundations for the development of intimacy.
abstract: In this article, the concept of intimacy is presented as developing concurrent with identity as the basis for exploring the foundations of intimate relationships in adolescents. Researchers explore intimacy as perceived by female adolescents aged 15-18 years regarding heterosexual dating relationships. Both the process toward intimate relationships and various forms are reported.
authors.affiliation: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA.
authors.forename: Sharyl Eve
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Toscano
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003380:Courtship / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D010553:Personality Development; D012649:Self Concept; D012725:Sexual Behavior