Adolescence articles from December 2002

Adolescence archives from December 2002

Latina adolescents: predicting intentions to have sex.
December 22, 2002... A growing number of U.S. Latina adolescents are engaging in non-marital sexual relations. Between 1982 and 1990, the percentage of Latinas aged 15-19 who reported being sexually active increased from 42% to 49%, and by 1995, the rate rose to...

Young dads: the effects of a parenting program on urban African-American adolescent fathers.
December 22, 2002... During the last two decades, the child welfare field has focused increased attention on the needs of adolescent parents. The term "adolescent parents," however, has frequently been a euphemism for "teenage mothers." As a result of the...

Young women describe the ideal physician.
December 22, 2002... Effective physician-patient communication is consubstantial to high-quality health care and to patient well-being. Patient compliance, morbidity, mortality, and risk behaviors all have been linked with the medical encounter, highlighting the...

Personality characteristics as a function of frequency and type of substance use.
December 22, 2002... Drug and alcohol use continues to be of great societal concern, especially when it involves youth. As drug use became part of American culture in the 1960s with a growing segment of the population, primarily youth, research began to focus on...

The effects of a mentoring program on at-risk youth.
December 22, 2002... Mentoring programs for at-risk youth are growing at a rapid pace across the United States. Youth mentoring programs differ in their curricula, but most emphasize the relationship between a disadvantaged or troubled youngster and a caring adult....

Violence and touch deprivation in adolescents.
December 22, 2002... VIOLENCE AND TOUCH DEPRIVATION Incidence of Violence Approximately one-third to one-half of clinic referrals among children and adolescents are for aggression and conduct disorder problems (Vitiello & Stoff, 1997). The homicide rate...

The role of ethnic identity and self-construal in coping among African American and Caucasian American seventh graders: an exploratory analysis of within-group variance.
December 22, 2002... The present study explored the relationship of ethnicity and ethnic identity to coping strategy use. Most coping research to date has focused on Caucasian American adults. Few studies have examined the role of race or ethnicity in coping, and...

Parent-child communication, perceived sanctions against drug use, and youth drug involvement.
December 22, 2002... Trends show that drug use continues to be a critical public health concern among adolescents in the United States. The Monitoring the Future 2000 survey results (Johnston, O'Malley, & Bachman, 2001) show that although the use of some drugs has...

Chinese adolescent' explanations of poverty: the perceived causes of poverty scale.
December 22, 2002... INTRODUCTION Poverty is a growing global problem, particularly in Third World countries (Dixon, 1999; Midgley, 1984). Even in the developed countries, poverty has not diminished in proportion to economic growth. For example, it has been...

Understanding adolescent suicide: a psychosocial interpretation of developmental and contextual factors.
December 22, 2002... Suicide is a complex problem with ideology or beliefs as a common element that interacts idiosyncratically with any number of emergent identities pressing on the individual. One factor underlying suicide concerns the failure to construct a...

The identity status of African Americans in middle adolescence: a replication and extension of forbes and Ashton (1998).
December 22, 2002... The study of ego identity status among adolescents and young adults, a statement of who you are and the things for which you stand, has a long history. Researchers have consistently reported that older adolescents appear to be more...

The role of perceived social support and dysfunctional attitudes in predicting Taiwanese adolescents' depressive tendency.
December 22, 2002... Barnett and Gotlib (1988b) have suggested that a diathesis-stress model is an appropriate framework for conceptualizing the development of depression. In particular, the cognitive theory of depression developed by Beck (1967) hypothesized that...

An adolescent version of the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test.
December 22, 2002... The binary-choice, 25-item Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST; Selzer, 1971) is probably the most widely used test of its type for adults (Parsons, Wallbrown, & Myers, 1994). Its popularity is related in part to speed of administration...

Personality disorders associated with substance use among American and Greek adolescents.
December 22, 2002... Substantial research has focused on the association between personality disorders and substance abuse among adults. In a number of studies, researchers have found that adults with certain types of personality disorders are at elevated risk for...

A Challenge to American Democracy. (Book Reviews).(Preventing Violence in Schools: A Challenge to American Democracy)(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... BURSTYN, Joan N., BENDER, Geoff, CASELLA, Ronnie, GORDON, Howard W., GUERRA, Domingo P., LUSOHEN, Kristen V., STEVENS, Rebecca, WILLIAMS, Kimberly M. Preventing Violence in Schools: A Challenge to American Democracy. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence...

Adolescent Sleep Patterns: Biological, Social, and Psychological Influences. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... CARSKADON, Mary A. (Ed.). Adolescent Sleep Patterns: Biological, Social, and Psychological Influences. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2002. 297pp. $60.00 (h). Recent years have witnessed a growing concern for insufficient sleep,...

Girls: Feminine Adolescence in Popular Culture and Cultural Theory. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... DRISCOLL, Catherine. Girls: Feminine Adolescence in Popular Culture and Cultural Theory. New York: Columbia University Press, 2002. 377pp. $52.50 (h), $19.50 (p). The Spice Girls, Tank Girl comic books, Sailor Moon, Courtney Love, Grrl...

Candor, Connection, and Enterprise in Adolescent Therapy. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... EDGETTE, Janet Sasson. Candor, Connection, and Enterprise in Adolescent Therapy. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2002. 220pp. $35.00 (h). Candor, Connection, and Enterprise in Adolescent Therapy explores a new approach to relating to...

Leadership for Learning: How to Help Teachers Succeed. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... GLICKMAN, Carl D. Leadership for Learning: How to Help Teachers Succeed. Alexandria: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002. 141 pp. $23.95 (p). Distinguished educator and author Carl D. Glickman provides...

Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... GOTTLIEB, Andrew R. Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak. New York: Harrington Park Press, 2000. 225pp. $39.95(h), $19.95(p) Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak explores how fathers have dealt with discovering that their...

The Psychology of Parental Control: How Well-Meant Parenting Backfires. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 22, 2002... GROLNICK, Wendy S. The Psychology of Parental Control: How Well-Meant Parenting Backfires. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2003. 182pp. $45.00 (h), $19.95 (p). What is parental control? Is it positive or negative for children?...

Handbook of Interview Research: Context and Method. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... GUBRIUM, Jaber F., & Holstein, James A. (Eds.). Handbook of Interview Research: Context and Method. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2002. 996pp. $125.00 (h). Interviewing has become the leading window on the world of experience for...

The Scientist Practitioner Research and Accountability in the Age of Managed Care (Second Edition). (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... HAYES, Steven C., BARLOW, David H., & NELSON-GRAY, Rosemery O. The Scientist Practitioner Research and Accountability in the Age of Managed Care (Second Edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 1999. 438pp. $82.00(p). The scientist-practitioner...

Hands Off! The Disappearance of Touch in the Care of Children. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... JOHNSON, Richard T. Hands Off! The Disappearance of Touch in the Care of Children. New York: Peter Lang, 2000. 122pp. $29.95 (p). "No touch" policies, where caregivers, teachers, and other child workers are being informed they cannot touch...

Young Women of Achievement: A Resource for Girls in Science, Math, and Technology. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... KARNES, Frances A., & STEPHENS, Kristen R. Young Women of Achievement: A Resource for Girls in Science, Math, and Technology. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2002. 300pp. $21.00 (p). This upbeat resource guide will give young women...

The Invisible Alliance: Psyche and Spirit in Feminist Therapy. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... KASCHAK, Ellyn (Ed.). The Invisible Alliance: Psyche and Spirit in Feminist Therapy. New York: The Haworth Press, 2002. 2l7pp. $49.95 (h), $19.95 (p). The Invisible Alliance presents a comprehensive review of multiculturalism and its...

Adolescent Health Sourcebook (First Edition). (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... KIMBALL, Chad T. (Ed.). Adolescent Health Sourcebook (First Edition). Detroit: Omnigraphics, 2002. 658pp. $78.00 (h). This book provides parents and caregivers with a basic understanding of many of the issues that affect adolescent health...

Essentials of Chemical Dependency Counseling (Third Edition). (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... LAWSON, Gary W., LAWSON, Ann W., & RIVERS, P. Clayton. Essentials of Chemical Dependency Counseling (Third Edition). Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, 2001. 504pp. $49.00 (p). The third edition of this well-known, evidence-based text...

Treatment Manual for Anorexia Nervosa: A Family-Based Approach. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... LOCK, James, LE GRANGE, Daniel, AGRAS, W. Stewart, & DARE, Christopher. Treatment Manual for Anorexia Nervosa: A Family-Based Approach. New York: The Guilford Press, 2001. 270pp. $38.00 (h), $24.00 (p). This practical manual offers a...

Families and Positive Behavior Support: Addressing Problem Behavior in Family Contexts. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... LUCYSHYN, Joseph M., DUNLAP, Glen, & ALBIN, Richard W. (Eds.). Families and Positive Behavior Support: Addressing Problem Behavior in Family Contexts. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 2002. 465pp. $44.95 (p). The parents and...

Handbook of Serious Emotional Disturbance in Children and Adolescents. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... MARSH, Diane T., & FRISTAD, Mary A. (Eds.). Handbook of Serious Emotional Disturbance in Children and Adolescents. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2002. 509pp. $65.00 (h). Handbook of Serious Emotional Disturbance in Children and Adolescents...

Self-Esteem (Third Edition). (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 22, 2002... McKAY, Matthew, & FANNING, Patrick. Self-Esteem (Third Edition). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications, 2000. 320pp. $15.95 (p). The authors present proven cognitive techniques for assessing, building, and maintaining your self-esteem by...

Violent Heart: Understanding Aggressive Individuals. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... MOFFATT, Gregory K. Violent Heart: Understanding Aggressive Individuals. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2002. 268pp. $24.95 (h). Why are some people violent and aggressive while others are not? Where do these negative emotions and actions come...

Flirting with Danger: Young Women's Reflections on Sexuality and Domination. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... PHILLIPS, Lynn M. Flirting with Danger: Young Women's Reflections on Sexuality and Domination. New York: New York University Press, 2000. 253pp. $55.00 (h), $19.00 (p). Phillips explores how young women make sense of, resist, and negotiate...

"They Still Pick Me Up When I Fall": The Role of Caring in Youth Development and Community Life. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 22, 2002... RAUNER, Diana Mendley. "They Still Pick Me Up When I Fall": The Role of Caring in Youth Development and Community Life. New York: Columbia University Press, 2000. 184pp. $49.50 (h), $21.50 (p). This book is a call to action to parents,...

Promoting Positive Outcomes: Issues in Children's and Families' Lives. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... REYNOLDS, Arthur J., WALBERG, Herbert J., & WEISSBERG, Roger P. (Eds.). Promoting Positive Outcomes: Issues in Children's and Families' Lives. Washington, DC: CWLA Press, 1999. 402pp. $39.95 (p). Nearly one in four children live in...

The First Session with Teenagers: A Step-by-Step Guide. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... RIBNER, Neil G. The First Session with Teenagers: A Step-by-Step Guide. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2000. 208pp. $42.50 (h). The First Session with Teenagers is a practical, accessible guide that reveals how mental health care...

Autobiostories Promoting Emotional Insights into the Teaching and Learning of Secondary Science. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... ROBINSON, Scott D. Autobiostories Promoting Emotional Insights into the Teaching and Learning of Secondary Science. Lewiston, NY: The Edwin Mellen Press, 2002. 100pp. $89.95 (h). This work integrates autobiography and story, producing a...

Affective Teaching. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... ROMPELMAN, Lynne. Affective Teaching. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2002. 72pp. $26.00 (p). Research suggests that the key to substantial educational reform is the displacement of didactic strategies by a more personalized...

Handbook of Positive Psychology. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... SNYDER, C. R., & LOPEZ, Shane J. (Eds.) Handbook of Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. 829pp. $95.00 (h). Psychology has long been enamored of the dark side of human existence, rarely exploring a more positive...

Qualities of Effective Teachers. Alexandria. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... STRONGE, James H. Qualities of Effective Teachers. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002. 129pp. $22.95 (p). Did you have a special teacher who made a difference in your life? How can you ensure that...

Handbook of Father Involvement: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 22, 2002... TAMIS-LeMONDA, Catherine S., & CABRERA, Natasha (Eds.). Handbook of Father Involvement: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2002. 672pp. $59.95 (h). This book brings together experts from diverse...

Sub City: Young People, Homelessness and Crime. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... WARDHAUGH, Julia. Sub City: Young People, Homelessness and Crime. Burlington: Ashgate Publishing Co., 2000. 151pp. $64.95 (h) Youth homelessness increased rapidly during the late 1980s and early 1990s, at a time when street homelessness in...

Counseling Families Across the Stages of Life: A Handbook for Pastors and Other Helping Professionals. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... WEAVER, Andrew J., REVILLA, Linda A., & KOENIG, Harold G. Counseling Families Across the Stages of Life: A Handbook for Pastors and Other Helping Professionals. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2002. $30.00 (p). Counseling Families Across...

Speed Bumps: A Student-Friendly Guide to Qualitative Research. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... WEIS, Lois, & FINE, Michelle. Speed Bumps: A Student-Friendly Guide to Qualitative Research. New York: Teachers College Press, 2000. 144pp. $17.95 (p). This collection of essays presents information about developing interview questions,...

Writing Up Qualitative Research (2nd ed.). (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... WOLCOTT, Harry F. Writing Up Qualitative Research (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2001. 202pp. $49.95 (h), $21.95 (p). How do you select what to write up from all the qualitative data you've collected? How can you best...

Encyclopedia of Women and Gender: Sex Similarities and Differences and the Impact of Society on Gender (Volumes 1 and 2). (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 22, 2002... WORELL, Judith (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Women and Gender: Sex Similarities and Differences and the Impact of Society on Gender (Volumes 1 and 2). San Diego, CA: Academic Press, 2001. 1256pp. $399.95 (h). This reference resource brings...

New Directions for Library Service to Young Adults. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 22, 2002... YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, with JONES, Patrick. New Directions for Library Service to Young Adults. Chicago: American Library Association, 2002. 146pp. $32.00 (p). This book has an ambitious goal--to help libraries, with...

Science Pathways of Discovery. (Books Received).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
December 22, 2002... AMATO, Ivan (Ed.). Science Pathways of Discovery. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2002. 247pp. $27.95 (h). FALK, Ursula Adler, & FALK, Gerhard. Grandparents: A New Look at the Supporting Generation. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2002. 320pp....

The Family System Test (FAST) Theory and Application. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2002... GEHRING, Thomas M., DEBRY, Marrianne, & SMITH, Peter K. (Eds.). The Family System Test (FAST) Theory and Application. New York: Brunner-Routledge, 2001. 320pp. $95.00 (h). The Family System Test (FAST), developed by Thomas M. Gehring, is a...