Table 1.
Elements of Positive Autonomy and Relatedness
Element | Description | Example |
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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) |