TY - JOUR A2 - Merrick, Joav AU - Lee, Tak Yan AU - Lok, David P. P. PY - 2012 DA - 2012/05/02 TI - Bonding as a Positive Youth Development Construct: A Conceptual Review SP - 481471 VL - 2012 AB - The concept of bonding as a positive youth development construct is reviewed in this paper. The goals are fourfold. First, theoretical perspectives of bonding are delineated. Secondly, the relationships among bonding to caregivers, friends, romantic partners, as well as teachers, and adolescents’ positive developmental outcomes are reviewed. Thirdly, with theoretical and empirical support, a discussion on how to promote bonding among adolescents is offered. Finally, a critical review on the cultural issues of bonding is provided. SN - 2356-6140 UR - https://doi.org/10.1100/2012/481471 DO - 10.1100/2012/481471 JF - The Scientific World Journal PB - The Scientific World Journal KW - ER -