Identity In Adolescence
Jane Kroger(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 4. January 1996
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-415-10678-8 (ISBN)
Description
Following the very successful 1st edition of Identity in Adolescence Jane Kroger presents an updated account.She expands and elaborates the critique of five of the most important theorists addressing adolescent identity: Erik Erickson,Peter Blos,Lawrence Kohlberg, Jane Loevinger and Robert Kegan.
The implications of each approach are discussed in both natural and clinical settings, special emphasis is given to new developments in the field with up-to-date coverage of key concepts,research and criticism stemming from each of the theoretical models.
With its unique blend of theoretical insight and practical advice Identity in Adolescence will appeal to psychologists, educators, youth workers, health professionals, parents and anyone attempting to understand and respond to the developing adolescent identity.
The implications of each approach are discussed in both natural and clinical settings, special emphasis is given to new developments in the field with up-to-date coverage of key concepts,research and criticism stemming from each of the theoretical models.
With its unique blend of theoretical insight and practical advice Identity in Adolescence will appeal to psychologists, educators, youth workers, health professionals, parents and anyone attempting to understand and respond to the developing adolescent identity.
Reviews / Votes
The author writes in a manner that is both scholarly and engaging. She is truly an expert in the topic of adolescent identity, and her depth of knowledge shines through. I love this book! - Susan Moore, Swinburne University of Technology, AustraliaJane Kroger has written a clear and timely book which brings difficult but crucially important concepts back in to the arena of mainstream psychology in a very readable form ... a valuable source of knowledge about current theories and research findings.' - New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies
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Series
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-10678-8 (9780415106788)
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01/1996
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10/2004
3rd Edition
Routledge
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Content
Adolescence and the Problem of Identity: Historical, Soci-cultural and Developmental Views. Adolescence as Identity Synthesis: Erikson's Psychosocial Approach. Adolescence as a Second Individuation Process: Blos's Psychoanaltic Perspective and an Object Relations View. Identity Through a Cognitive-Developmental Lens: Kohlberg's Contributions. Ego Development in Adolescence: Loevinger's Paradigm. Identity as Meaning-Making: Kegan's Constructive-Devemental Approach. Towards Integration and Conclusions.