Understanding early adolescent self and identity : applications and interventions / edited by Thomas M. Brinthaupt and Richard P. Lipka.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Brinthaupt, Thomas M., 1958-

Lipka, Richard P.

Series:

SUNY series, studying the self

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Identity (Psychology) in adolescence.

Self-esteem in adolescence.

Physical Description:

x, 395 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, [2002]

Contents:

1. Understanding Early Adolescent Self and Identity: An Introduction / Thomas M. Brinthaupt, Richard P. Lipka 1

Part I Conceptual Issues

2. Self and Identity in Early Adolescence: The Pains and Gains of Knowing Who and What You Are / Catrin Finkenauer, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Wim Meeus, Annerieke Oosterwegel 25

3. Self-Esteem as a Multifaceted Construct / Michael H. Kernis 57

Part II School and the Sense of Self

4. On Academic Identity Formation in Middle School Settings During Early Adolescence: A Motivational-Contextual Perspective / Robert W. Roeser, Shun Lau 91

5. The Ecology of Middle Grades School and Possible Selves: Theory, Research, and Action / Peggy Clements, Edward Seidman 133

Part III Peer Relationships and Behavioral Problems

6. Self, Self-Esteem, Conflicts, and Best Friendships in Early Adolescence / Margarita Azmitia 167

7. Stability and Change in Global Self-Esteem and Self-Related Affect / Francoise Alsaker, Dan Olweus 193

8. Influence of Competence and Alcohol Use on Self-Esteem: Latent Growth Curve Models Using Longitudinal Data / Lawrence M. Scheier, Gilbert J. Botvin 225

Part IV Early Adolescent Interventions

9. Identity in Early Adolescence via Social Change Actvities: Experience of the Adolescent Social Action Program / Lily Dow Velarde, Randall G. Starling, Nina B. Wallerstein 267

10. A Place to Call Home: Youth Organizations in the Lives of Inner City Adolescents / Nancy L. Deutsch, Barton J. Hirsch 293

11. Esteem-Enhancement Interventions During Early Adolescence / David L. DuBois, Carol Burk-Braxton, Heather D. Tevendale 321.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0791453332

0791453340

OCLC:

47894639