Encyclopedia of Adolescence

The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic reorganization in almost every aspect of social and psychological development. The Encyclopedia of Adolescence 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.

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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