Proper

Abstract

Adolescents’ studies have found that peer attachment formed through peer relationships improves psychological adjustment and interpersonal skills in adolescents, providing many benefits. But, previous research has so far investigated peer attachment as a variable of adolescent development and life adjustment. It remains unclear which variables influence peer attachment itself. Studies investigating the factors of peer attachment are required if researchers are to develop practical measures to improve peer attachment. we will investigate the effect of individual, family, and environmental factors on peer attachment, to help develop effective measures that promote peer attachment. We reviewed the current literature in search of variables that could be of interest and conducted a hierarchical regression analysis at three hierarchical levels of data (the individual, the family, and the environment). We collected data from the 7th Korean Children & Youth Panel Survey (KCYPS) and specifically those from elementary first graders. we found that adolescents had stronger peer attachment if they were girls, had higher ego-resilience, were less depressed, received a consistent and fairer parenting style, and had a more positive teacher-student relationship. We found that because parenting style was the most influential factor in peer attachment practical measures must actively encourage parent involvement, for instance through effective educational program for parents.