Blackwell handbook of adolescence / edited by Gerald R. Adams and Michael D. Berzonsky.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Adams, Gerald R., 1946-

Berzonsky, Michael D.

Series:

Blackwell handbooks of developmental psychology.

Blackwell handbooks of developmental psychology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adolescent psychology.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (678 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Handbook of adolescence

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. ; Oxford : Blackwell, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume brings together a team of leading psychologists to provide a state-of-the-art overview of adolescent development. Leading experts provide cutting-edge reviews of theory and research. Covers issues currently of most importance in terms of basic and/or applied research and policy formulation. Discusses a wide range of topics from basic processes to problem behavior. The ideal basis for a course on adolescent development or for applied professions seeking the best of contemporary knowledge about adolescents. A valuable reference for facu

Contents:

Blackwell Handbook of Adolescence; Contents; List of Contributors; Introduction by the Editors; Part I: Biological and Genetic Processes; 1 Behavior Genetics and Adolescent Development: A Review of Recent Literature; 2 Pubertal Processes and Physiological Growth in Adolescence; Part II: The Social Context of Adolescence; 3 Religious Development in Adolescence; 4 The Family Ecology of Adolescence: A Dynamic Systems Perspective on Normative Development; 5 Enhancing Adolescent Development through Sports and Leisure; 6 The World of Work and Careers; 7 Schools as Developmental Contexts

8 College as a Transition to AdulthoodPart III: Developmental Patterns and Processes; 9 Autonomy Development during Adolescence; 10 Identity Development during Adolescence; 11 Cognitive Development during Adolescence; 12 Moral Development during Adolescence; 13 Emotional Development in Adolescence; 14 Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Development; Part IV: Personal Relationships; 15 Dating and Romantic Experiences in Adolescence; 16 Friendships, Cliques, and Crowds; 17 Relationships Outside the Family: Unrelated Adults; 18 Adolescent Sexuality: Behavior and Meaning

19 The Intimate Relationships of Sexual-Minority YouthsPart V: Problem Behaviors; 20 Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing; 21 Alcohol and Other Substance Use and Abuse; 22 Understanding Conduct Problems in Adolescence from a Lifespan Perspective; 23 Leaving Home: The Runaway and the Forgotten Throwaway; 24 Crime, Delinquency, and Youth Gangs; 25 Eating Disorders in Adolescence; 26 Depression and Suicide during Adolescence; 27 Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Adolescents: Risk Factors, Antecedents, and Prevention Strategies; Author Index; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786612343377

9781282343375

1282343378

9781849720007

1849720002

9780470756515

0470756519

OCLC:

437065620