Chapter 17 Responsible Peer Relationships

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.2 Chapter Objectives 1.Describe the importance of social support for overall health and wellness 2.Explain the difference between social support and social networks 3.Identify factors that influence the development of friendships 4.List challenges faced in developing and maintaining teenage peer relationships (continues)

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.3 Chapter Objectives (continued) 5.List and describe five qualities of a true friend 6.Identify five skills for building healthy relationships 7.List and describe five steps for dealing with peer pressure 8.Create a personal action plan to assess and develop your relationship skills

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.4 Introduction Peer relationships are important to teens These relationships can be a source of both joy and pain Developing good social skills contributes to strong peer relationships

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.5 Importance of Social Relationships Help you meet your basic needs for affection, love, and belonging Can add to the enjoyment of life Will help you learn about yourself Aid in protecting your physical health

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.6 Developing Social Relationships Social support: degree to which relationships meet your needs Social network: all individuals with whom you have relationships Loneliness: current relationships do not match your expectations for an ideal social relationship

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.7 Social Network

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.8 Factors Influencing the Development of Relationships Geographic closeness Shared interests Reciprocal self-disclosure

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.9 Types of Friends Convenience friends Special-interest friends Historical friends Crossroads friends Cross-generational friends Close friends

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.10 Qualities of a True Friend Companionship Trust Mutual respect Acceptance Loyalty Reciprocity

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.11 Skills for Relationship Success Communication skills –Sender –Receiver –Nonverbal body language Reflective awareness Self-disclosure Decision-making skills Problem-solving skills

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.12 Handling Peer Pressure Refusal skills are useful in resisting peer pressure Refusal skill steps 1.Ask questions 2.Name the problem 3.Identify the consequences 4.Suggest alternatives 5.Leave

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.13 Summary Successful relationships are important for a variety of reasons Understand that building healthy relationships takes work and can be stressful at times – remember to use the skills learned in this chapter for help The next time you experience peer pressure, try using the refusal skills