Adolescence
Continuity, Change, and Diversity
4th Edition
Published on 1. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-07-115013-2 (ISBN)
Description
This text provides a comprehensive survey of the research findings and theories of adolescent development, and shows how this information can be applied to help adolescents meet the challenges they face as they grow into adulthood. Developmental implications of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic differences are integrated into every chapter, and similarities and differences between early and late adolescent development are discussed throughout the text.
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-115013-2 (9780071150132)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Perspectives on Adolescence 2. Theoretical Foundations of Adolescent Development 3. The Biological Context of Development: Puberty 4. Cognitive Development: Processes and Transitions 5. Defining the Self: Identity and Intimacy 6. The Sexual Self 7. Adolescents in the Family: Changing Roles and Relationships 8. Adolescents and Their Friends 9. Adolescents in the Schools: Moving into High School 10. Work, Careers, and College 11. Facing the Future: Values in Transition 12. The Problems of Youth 13. Protective Factors in Adolescence: Meeting the Challenges and Making It Work 14. Studying Adolescence: Research Methods and Issues