The Role of Self-Disclosure and Secrecy in Adolescent–Parent Relationships

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Abstract

This chapter examines the role of self-disclosure and secrecy in adolescent–parent relationships from a social perspective, highlighting their importance in monitoring and regulating relationship quality and closeness. Although adolescent–parent relationships share characteristics with other close relationships, they also differ. Both these similarities and differences have implications for the dynamics of self-disclosure and secrecy. A distinction is made between intimate self-disclosure and routine disclosure – the daily details of life – both of which play a critical role in these dynamics. The chapter conceptualizes the adolescent–parent relationship, examines the nature of self-disclosure and secrecy, and explores their interrelations within adolescent–parent relationships. It also considers the variability of self-disclosure as influenced by social norms and cultural background. The chapter concludes with a discussion of future research directions, particularly in the context of evolving communication technologies, and their implications for understanding the dynamics of self-disclosure and secrecy between adolescents and their parents.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Cambridge Handbook of Parental Monitoring and Information Management during Adolescence
EditorsJudith G. Smetana, Nicole Campione-Barr, Lauree C. Tilton-Weaver
PublisherCambridge University Press
Chapter12
Pages238-260
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9781009418652
ISBN (Print)9781009418645
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2024

Publication series

NameCambridge Handbooks in Psychology
PublisherCambridge University Press

Keywords

  • Psychology
  • Psychology: General Interest
  • Health and Clinical Psychology
  • Developmental psychology

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