Understanding peer relationships and emotional autonomy among adolescents

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Laitonjam Valentina (Department of Human Development, Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, Karnataka )
Jatinder K. Gulati (College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab )

The present study was conducted to study the relationship of peer relations of adolescents and emotional autonomy. The sample was purposively selected from four Government schools of Ludhiana city. It comprised of 100 boys and 100 girls aged 16 to 18 years and hailing from intact families. The psychological tools used were Emotional Autonomy Scale, and Dimensions of Friendship Scale. Data was analysed using correlation and regression analysis. Results revealed that significant negative correlation was prominent between perception of parents as people and acceptance and trust among adolescents.