A definitive look at ethnic influences of family on adolescent peer relationships

This fascinating look at the effects of ethnicity and culture on the linkages between family and adolescent relations provides an in-depth look at the topic. Pushing into a new era in the research on connections between adolescents' peer and family relationships, Linking Parents and Family to Adolescent Peer Relations: Ethnic and Cultural Considerations develops the groundwork for thinking about the ways in which culture has been conceptualized in social scientific research. The book then explores the dynamic within the context of various ethnic groups, noting differences and similarities that collectively render a complete view of the topic.