Description |
xix, 403 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
Contents |
What is special about adolescence? / Anne C. Petersen & Nancy Leffert -- Timing of puberty and reactions to pubertal changes / Françoise D. Alsaker -- The challenge of teenage antisocial behavior / David P. Farrington -- The challenge of depressive disorders in adolescence / Kathleen Ries Merikangas & Jules Angst -- Towards explaining patterns and trends in youth crime / David J. |
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Smith -- Depression and suicidal behaviors in adolescence: sociocultural and time trends / René F.W. Diekstra -- Promoting successful coping during adolescence / Bruce E. Compas -- Positive effects of participation in youth organizations / Jane Quinn -- Community influences on adolescent behavior / Albert J. Reiss, Jr. -- The positive effects of schooling / Peter Mortimore -- |
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Sociocultural trends affecting the prevalence of adolescent problems / Lee N. Robins. |
Subject |
Adolescent psychology.
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Adolescent psychopathology -- Prevention.
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Psychology, Pathological.
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Adolescent.
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Social Behavior Disorders.
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Psychology, Pathological -- prevention & control.
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Psychology, Adolescent.
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Socialization.
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Indexed Term |
Adolescents Mental disorders |
Added Author |
Rutter, Michael, 1933-
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ISBN |
0521461871 hardback |
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