Handbook of adolescent psychology

Lerner, Richard M. (Added Author). Steinberg, Laurence D., 1952- (Added Author).

Summary: The study of adolescence in the field of psychology has grown tremendously over the last two decades, necessitating a comprehensive and up-to-date revision of this seminal work. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field, Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg, and with contributions from the leading researchers, reflects the latest empirical work and growth in the field.

Record details

ISBN: 0471209481
ISBN: 9780471209485
Physical Description: xi, 852 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
print
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2004.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

Contexts for mentoring: adolescent-adult relationships in workplaces and communities / S. Hamilton & M. Hamilton -- Work and leisure in adolescence / J. Staff -- Diversity in developmental trajectories across adolescences: neighborhood influences / T. Leventhal & J. Brooks-Gunn -- Adolescents and media / D. Roberts -- The legal regulation of adolescence / E. Scott & J. Woolard -- Adolescent health from an international perspective / R. Blum & K. Nelson-Mmari -- Internalizing problems during adolescence / J. Graber -- Conduct disorder, aggression, and delinquency / D. Farrington -- Adolescent substance use / L. Chassin -- Adolescents with developmental disabilities and their families / P. Hauser-Cram & M. Krauss -- Volunteerism, leadership, political socialization, and civil engagement / C. Flanagan -- Applying developmental science: methods, visions, and values / L. Sherrod -- Youth development, developmental assets and public policy / P. Benson -- Afterword: on the future development of adolescent psychology / Beatrix and David Hamburg.