Adolescence / Edition 1

by Michael L. Jaffe

Overview

What's it like to be an adolescent today? This book explores the problems, the pressures, the opportunities, and the excitement of gaining entry into the adult world. It exposes readers to the research, theory, case material, and applications in this field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471571902
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/16/1997
Pages:	688
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.72(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Michael L. Jaffe is the author of Adolescence , published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Adolescence.

Theoretical Perspectives.

Physical Growth and Development.

Cognitive Development in Adolescence.

Moral Development in Adolescence.

Adolescent Identity, Self-Concept, and Self-Esteem.

Adolescents in Families.

The World of Adolescents: Peer and Youth Culture.

Adolescent Sexuality.

Intimacy, Pregnancy, Marriage, and Child Rearing.

Schooling and Achievement.

Vocational Development.

Adolescents in Crisis.

Epilogue.

Appendix.

Answers to Self-Tests.

References.

Photo Credits.

Indexes.