Authors : Dr. Puja Kumari; Vartika

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14928750

Abstract : Background: Adolescence marks a critical period of development characterized by profound psychological, emotional, and social transformations. One salient aspect of this transformative journey is the intricate process of emotional separation and detachment from parents. As adolescents strive to establish their own identities and navigate the challenges of independence, the dynamics of parent-child relationships undergo a noteworthy shift. Aim: This study examines adolescence emotional separation and detachment from parents, recognizing adolescence as a crucial developmental stage marked by significant changes in emotional regulation and parent-child relationships. Objective: To examine the factors contributing to emotional separation and detachment from parents among adolescents, identify the role of parent-adolescent relationships in the process, and assess the overall impact. Method: A systematic review of 30 studies from Science Direct, JSTOR, Pub Med, and Google Scholar was conducted using keywords such as "adolescence emotional separation," "detachment from parents," and "parent-adolescent relationship." Result: The study reveals adolescence as a crucial stage of emotional separation and detachment from parents, where adolescents seek individuality and identity. Emotional separation involves disentangling from parental influence, while detachment signifies a desire for privacy and autonomy.

Keywords : Adolescence Development, Separation, Emotion Regulation, Detachment, Parent-Adolescent Relationships

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