Blackwell Handbook of Adolescence

This volume brings together a team of leading psychologists to provide a state–of–the–art overview of adolescent development.
The contributions cover a wide range of topics, including those currently of most importance to basic or applied research and policy formulation. The chapters are organised into sections on basic processes, contexts, psychosocial functions, relational experiences, and problem behavior.
Each contribution provides a cutting–edge review of theory and research in a particular subfield of adolescence. Each chapter also includes some analysis of gender and sex differences, moderating influences due to socio–economic status, cultural or ethnic issues, and genetic factors. All chapters conclude with a summary and a bibliography of related topics.
The Handbook forms the ideal basis for a university course on adolescence and serves as a useful reference for faculty wishing to keep up–to–date with the latest developments in the field. Further, parents of adolescents may find the material informative of the nature of adolescence.

Spis treści:
List of Contributors.
Introduction by the Editors.
Part I: Biological and Genetic Processes.
1. Behavior Genetics and Adolescent Development: A Review of Recent Literature (Joseph Lee Rodgers and David E. Bard).
2. Pubertal Processes and Physiological Growth in Adolescence (Andrea Bastiani Archibald, Julia A. Graber and Jeanne Brooks–Gunn).
Part II: The Social Context of Adolescence.
3. Religious Development in Adolescence (Geoffrey L. Ream and Ritch C. Savin–Williams).
4. The Family Ecology of Adolescence: A Dynamic Systems Perspective on Normative Development (Isabela Granic and Thomas J. Dishion).
5. Sports and Leisure (Steve Danish).
6. The World of Work and Careers (Fred W. Vondracek and Erik J. Porfeli).
7. Education: Junior and High School (Jacque Eccles).
8. College as a Transition to Adulthood (Marilyn J. Montgomery and James E. Côté).
Part III: Developmental Patterns and Processes.
9. Autonomy Development during Adolescence (Melanie J. Zimmer–Gembeck and W. Andrew Collins).
10. Identity Development during Adolescence (Jane Kroger).
11. Cognitive Development during Adolescence (James P. Byrnes).
12. Moral Development During Adolescence (Judith G. Smetana and Elliot Turiel).
13. Emotional Development in Adolescence (Gianine D. Rosenblum and Michael Lewis).
14. Self–Concept and Self–Esteem Development (Jerome B. Dusek and Julie Guay McIntyre.
Part IV: Personal Relationships.
15. Dating and Romantic Experiences in Adolescence (Heather A. Bouchey and Wyndol Furman).
16. Crowds, Cliques, and Friendships (B. Bradford Brown).
17. Relationships Outside the Family: Unrelated Adults (Nancy Darling, Stephen F. Hamilton and Katherine Hames).
18. Adolescent Sexuality: Behavior and Meaning (Lisa J. Crockett, Marcela Raffaelli, and Kristin Moilanen).
19. The Intimate Relationships of Sexual–Minority Youths (Lisa M. Diamond and Ritch C. Savin–Williams).
Part V: Problem Behaviors.
20. Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing (Brent C. Miller, Bruce K. Bayley, Mathew Christensen, Spencer C. Leavitt, and Diana D. Coyl).
21. Alcohol and Other Substance Use and Abuse (Michael Windle and Rebecca C. Windle).
22. Understanding Conduct Problems in Adolescence From a Life–Span Perspective (Deborah M. Capaldi and Joann W. Shortt).
23. Leaving Home: The Runaway and the Fogotten Throwaway (Thomas P. Gullotta).
24. Crime, Delinquency and Youth Gangs (Daniel J. Flannery, David Hussey, Laurie Biebelhausen, and Kelly Wester).
25. Eating Disorders in Adolescence (Janet Polivy, C. Peter Herman, Jennifer Mills, and Heather Brock).
26. Depression and Suicide during Adolescence (A.D. Seroczynski, Farrah M. Jacquez, and David Cole).
27. Se xually Transmitted Diseases Among Adolescents: Risk Factors, Antecedents, and Prevention Strategies (Ralph J. DiClemente and Richard A. Crosby).
Author Index.
Subject Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Gerald R. Adams is a Distinguished Professor of Family Relations and Human Development in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph, Ontario.
Michael D. Berzonsky is Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York at Cortland.

Okładka tylna:
This volume brings together a team of leading psychologists to provide a state–of–the–art overview of adolescent development.
The contributions cover a wide range of topics, including those currently of most importance to basic or applied research and policy formulation. The chapters are organised into sections on basic processes, contexts, psychosocial functions, relational experiences, and problem behavior.
Each contribution provides a cutting–edge review of theory and research in a particular subfield of adolescence. Each chapter also includes some analysis of gender and sex differences, moderating influences due to socio–economic status, cultural or ethnic issues, and genetic factors. All chapters conclude with a summary and a bibliography of related topics.
The Handbook forms the ideal basis for a university course on adolescence and serves as a useful reference for faculty wishing to keep up–to–date with the latest developments in the field. Further, parents of adolescents may find the material informative of the nature of adolescence.