Adolescent and Parent Perceptions of Legitimacy of Parental Authority: Developmental Trajectories and Relation to Adjustment Outcomes
International Journal of Behavioral Development
Published online on June 08, 2026
Abstract
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Perceptions of the legitimacy of parental authority (LoPA) reflect the degree to which parents and adolescents believe parental control over an adolescent’s behavior is appropriate. LoPA may impact the level of autonomy granted to adolescents and ...
Perceptions of the legitimacy of parental authority (LoPA) reflect the degree to which parents and adolescents believe parental control over an adolescent’s behavior is appropriate. LoPA may impact the level of autonomy granted to adolescents and ...