Table 1.

Elements of Positive Autonomy and Relatedness

Element	Description	Example
Use of Reasons	Reasoned statements that advance the adolescent’s position. Scored based on the number of reasons given/the number of times the dyad disagreed	“I think we should take Aisha because she’s a mother.”
Speaking with Confidence	The extent to which an individual speaks forcefully and with confidence. Verbal and nonverbal behaviors considered	“We should definitely take George.” (making eye contact, no uncertainty or hesitation)
Positive Connectedness	Captures signs of warmth and engagement in the relationship, verbal and nonverbal	Smiling genuinely, positive friendly tone, leaning in, validating/complementing, truly friendly jokes
Collaborative/Cooperative Behavior	The degree to which each member of the dyad tries to exchange reasons and think about the disagreement vs. just trying to prove the other person wrong	“Why do you think we should take Juan?” (genuinely seeking information). “That’s a really good point” (validating)