The present meta‐analysis integrates results from 310 longitudinal studies on associations
of the attainment of 10 developmental tasks with psychological symptoms (eg, internalizing …

Emerging theory and research implicate early adversity as a pervasive and potent
contributor to depression, propelling youth along a risky pathway characterized by …

Navigating romantic relationships in adolescence/young adulthood is a normative
developmental task that can be both pleasurable and challenging for youth. The success …

Adolescent romantic relationships have the potential to affect psychological functioning well
into adulthood. This study assessed adolescent romantic relationship qualities as long-term …

In recent years, major gains toward understanding the emergence of borderline personality
disorder (BPD) pathology, which is typically first noted during adolescence, have been …

The present study assessed a developmental task theory of romantic relationships by
examining associations between romantic relationship qualities and adjustment across 9 …

Over 50% of young people have dated by age 15. While romantic relationship concerns are
a major reason for adolescent help-seeking from counselling services, we have a limited …

Purpose: the aim of the article is to show the role of dating and dating violence victimisation,
different socioeconomic characteristics, personal experiences of abuse, perceived social …

Research links life stressors, including acute, chronic, and early life stress, to the
development of ruminative brooding. However, singular forms of life stress rarely occur in …

In a seminal paper on romance, Sternberg (1986) provided a definition which has stood the
test of time. According to Sternberg, romantic relationships are unique among social …