The natural limitations of youth : the predispositions that shape the adolescent character / by John J. Mitchell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mitchell, John J., 1941-

Series:

Developments in clinical psychology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adolescent psychology.

Physical Description:

xviii, 222 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Stamford, Conn. : Ablex Pub., [1998]

Summary:

In this book Mitchell investigates how the natural limitations of youth shape not only the day-to-day life of teens, but the entire culture. This book analyzes how adolescents are prone toward critical decision-making errors; how they are vulnerable to exploitation in their peer groups, in their friendships, and in their love relationships; how they are inclined to confuse fact with fable; how they are shaped by narcissistic idelogy and ego-enhancing belief systems; how they are inclined toward poor partner selection in their romantic involvements; and, finally, why they need dignified adult mentors if they are to achieve a dignified identity of their own.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-215) and indexes.

ISBN:

1567503721

156750373X

OCLC:

37801373