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Conflict Resolution in Parent-Adolescent Dyads

The Influence of Social Skills Training

D. Kim Openshaw

Utah State University

Thomas A. Mills

Phoenix, Oregon

Gerald R. Adams

University of Guelph

Deborah D. Durso

Utah State University

A pretest and posttest experimental and control group study was completed, assessing the effectiveness of a commercially available social skills training program (Adolescent Social Skills Effectiveness Training; ASSET) for improving social skills and reducing family conflict in parent-adolescent dyads. The final sample included 18 experimental and 7 control parent-adolescent dyads with perceived conflict. All subjects were assessed on self-perceived and behavioral social skills indicators. Parents and adolescents in the training group manifested improved social skills. Parents attributed this improvement to the increased ability to accept and give negative feedback Adolescents perceived this improvement to be due to increased ability to accept and give negative feedback improved problem solving, and enhanced negotiation skills. Only parents perceived changes in warmth and hostility in the parent-adolescent relationship. The results partially confirm the effectiveness of ASSET to enhance social skills. Findings are qualified due to limitations of the study.

Journal of Adolescent Research, Vol. 7, No. 4, 457-468 (1992)
DOI: 10.1177/074355489274004
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