The relationship between adolescents' codependency levels and family relationships

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Context and relevance. Adolescence is a critical period for individuals to gain emotional independence and develop their social identity. The quality of family relationships has a decisive influence on the co-dependency tendencies that develop during this period. Objective. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between adolescents' codependency levels and family relationships. Hypothesis. There is a significant relationship between adolescents' codependency levels and family relationships. Methods and materials. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a high school in a city in Turkey during the 2024–2025 academic year. The study sample consisted of students enrolled at the specified school who volunteered to participate. The data were obtained through a Personal Information Form, the Composite Codependency Scale (CCS), and the Adolescent–Parent Relationship Quality Scale (APRQ). Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation analyses were used in data analysis. Results. According to the research findings, adolescents' codependency levels differ significantly according to gender, parental education level, economic status, and perceived family-friend relationship level. Male students had higher codependency levels than female students, and as parental education level and economic status improved, codependency scores decreased. Conclusions. The results suggest that family communication and parenting styles play a decisive role in supporting adolescents' psychosocial development. Interventions aimed at strengthening family interactions and supporting adolescents' independence are believed to make significant contributions to reducing the risks associated with codependency.