Description
The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic reorganization in almost every aspect of social and psychological development. The Encyclopedia of Adolescence, Three Volume Set offers an exhaustive and comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical decade of life. Leading scientists offer accessible and easily readable reviews of biological, social, educational, occupational, and cultural factors that shape adolescent development. Issues in normative development, individual differences, and psychopathology/maladjustment are reviewed. Over 130 chapters are included, each covering a specific aspect or issue of adolescence. The chapters trace differences in the course of adolescence in different nations and among youth with different backgrounds.The encyclopedia brings together cross-disciplinary contributors, including academic researchers, biologists, psychiatrists, sociologists, anthropologists and public policy experts, and will include authors from around the world. Each article features an in-depth analysis of current information on the topic, along with a glossary, suggested readings for further information, and cross-references to related encyclopedia articles. The volumes offer an unprecedented resource for all audiences, providing a more comprehensive understanding of general topics compared to other reference works on the subject.Available both in print and online via SciVerse Science Direct.
- Winner of the 2011 PROSE Award for Multivolume Reference in Humanities & Social Science from the Association of American Publishers; and named a 2012 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publication
- Brings together cross-disciplinary contributors, including developmental psychologists, educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, biologists, psychiatrists, sociologists, anthropologists and public policy experts
- Published both in print and via Elsevier's ScienceDirect™ online platform
Table of Contents
Academic Achievement
Achievement Motivation
Adolescence, Theories of
Autonomy, Development of
Body Image
Brain Development
Career Development
Cognitive Development
Creativity
Decision Making
Disabilities, Physical
Driving Behavior
Transitions into Adolescence
Transitions to Adulthood
Emotional Development
Executive Function
Gender issues
Genetics
History of Adolescence
Hormones and Behavior
Identity Development
Impulsivity
Literacy & Reading Behavior
Memory
Intellectual Disabilities (Mental Retardation)
Metacognition and Selfregulation
Moral Development
Motivation
Music and Adolescence
Nutrition, Diet, and Eating Behavior
Personality /Temperament
Physical Attractiveness
Puberty
Research Methods
Resilience
Self Concept
Self Esteem
Sexual Orientation
Sleep
Social Cognition
Social Intelligence
Spirituality
Stages of Adolescence
Attachment
Bullying and Victimization
Civic and Political Engagement
Cultural Influences on Adolescent Development
Discrimination, Racial and Ethnic
Divorce
Employment
Ethnic Identity
Family Organization
Family Relations
Foster Care
Friendship
Gangs
Gender Roles
Globalization and Adolescence
High School
Home Environment
Homelessness
Immigrant Issues
Initiation Ceremonies and Rites of Passage
Internet Use and Electronic Technology
Legal System
Leisure
Media, Influence of
Mentor Relationships
Middle School
Neighborhood Influences
Out-of-School Activities
Parent - Child Relationship
Parenting Practices/Style
Peer Influence
Peer Relationships
Popularity and Social Status
Poverty
Religious involvement
Romantic Relationships
Schools and Schooling
School-to-Work Transitions
Sex Education
Sexual Behavior
Sibling relations
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Social Skills
Social Support
Socialization
Sports Participation
Teen Parenting
Vocational Training
Addictions in Adolescence
AIDS
Alcohol Use
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism and Aspergers
Bereavement
Bipolar Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Chromic illness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Coping
Depression and Depressive Disorders
Developmental psychopathology
Disruptive Behaviors
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disregulation
Gambling
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents
Adolescent Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs)
Loneliness
Maltreatment
Modes of intervention
Modes of prevention
Multisystemic Family Therapy
Nonsuicidal self-injury
Obesity/Weight
Dating Abuse
Personality Disorders
Pharmacotherapy
Pregnancy in Adolescence
Psychopathology, Theories of
Risk-Taking Behavior
Risky sexual behaviors
Runaway Teens
Schizophrenia
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sleep Patterns and Challenges
Stress
Suicide
Tobacco use
Aggression and Violence
