Adolescence articles from June 2002

Adolescence archives from June 2002

The relationship between positive parental involvement and identity achievement during adolescence.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2002... The present study explored the role of parental support and monitoring in the development of identity during adolescence. The hypotheses proposed were derived from a combination of literature on parenting, identity formation, and individuation...

Associations between adolescent-mother and adolescent-best friend interactions.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2002... Numerous studies have documented associations between the quality of children's relationships with their parents and their peer interaclions. For example, children and adolescents who were securely attached to their parents were more socially...

Perceptions of autonomy support, parent attachment, competence and self-worth as predictors of motivational orientation and academic achievement: an examination of sixth- and ninth-grade regular education students.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2002... A growing body of literature supports an association between students' motivation and socializing agents (i.e., parents and teachers). Specifically, numerous studies have shown that students' perceptions of positive relationships with parents...

The impact of parental attachment and supervision on fear of crime among adolescent males.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2002... Despite recent reports that the crime rate has decreased, even among juveniles (Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2000), the general public has the impression that violence is rampant. Until very recently, the study of fear of criminal...

Youth suicide risk and sexual orientation.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2002... Smith and Crawford (1986) studied suicide intent among 313 Midwestern high school students. Of the 62% who reported some degree of suicidal ideation or intent, 8.4% had actually made an attempt. Given the nonclinical sample, this percentage is...

The relationship of gender and achievement to future outlook among African American adolescents.
June 22, 2002... Current trends in the academic performance of African American adolescents are an area of concern among educators. Recent studies suggest that African American adolescents are at heightened risk for remedial instruction, school suspension,...

Changes in the parental bond and the well-being of adolescents and young adults.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2002... INTRODUCTION Parental Bond According to studies from various countries, the vast majority of adolescents maintain a good relationship with their parents (Offer et al., 1988; Steinberg, 1990). After adolescence, adult children also...

Correlates of adolescent pregnancy in La Paz, Bolivia: findings from a quantitative-qualitative study.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2002... Adolescence is a transitional period characterized by opportunities for healthful development as well as risks for adverse health and social outcomes. It is now widely recognized that an adolescent's prospects for healthful development are...

College women: eating behaviors and help-seeking preferences.
June 22, 2002... More and more women are struggling with eating disorders, and they are doing so at younger and younger ages, often starting at puberty (Bruch, 1981; Garner & Garfinkel, 1980; Mitchell & Eckert, 1987; Shisslak, Crago, Neal, & Swain, 1987;...

An investigation of age and gender differences in physical self-concept among Turkish late adolescents.
June 22, 2002... During the past decade, there has been a resurgence of interest in the self that has focused on the study of individual differences as well as developmental change. Much of this work can be subsumed under the rubric of the "self-concept," where...

An evaluation of the construct of body image.
June 22, 2002... Although early researchers conceptualized body image as being unidimensional, it is now considered to be, and is measured as, a multidimensional construct. However, the nature of these dimensions is unclear. Examples of dimensions are:...

The relationship between personality, anger expression, and perceived family control among incarcerated male juveniles.
June 22, 2002... The Occurrence of Delinquency Since 1927, the U.S. Children's Bureau has circulated estimates on the prevalence of juvenile offenders within the United States. In the 1930s the estimate was 200,000; in 1950, the number was 450,000; by 1966...

Suicide and prostitution among street youth: a qualitative analysis.
June 22, 2002... In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the problem of street youth suicide in the research literature. Most studies report a suicide attempt rate for that population between 20% and 40% (Adlaf& Zdanowicz, 1999; Greene &...

Using a psychoeducational approach to increase the self-esteem of adolescents at high risk for dropping out.(Statistical Data Included)
June 22, 2002... Over 10% of white adolescents, 15% of African-American adolescents, and 35% of Hispanic adolescents drop out of school (U.S. Department of Commerce, 1995). In addition, Kelly (1963) contends that many young adolescents continue to attend school...

How Homophobia Hurts Children: Nurturing Diversity at Home, at School, and in the Community.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... BAKER, Jean M. How Homophobia Hurts Children: Nurturing Diversity at Home, at School, and in the Community. New York: Harrington Park Press, 2002. 224pp. $49.95 (h), $24.95 (p). This book illustrates the ways that children growing up to be...

School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Preparing Educators and Improving Schools.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... EPSTEIN, Joyce L. School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Preparing Educators and Improving Schools. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 2001. 619pp. $35.00 (p). How can teachers and administrators be prepared to create partnerships with...

Family Guide to Emotional Wellness: Proven Self-Help Techniques and Exercises for Dealing with Common Problems and Building Crucial Life Skills.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... FANNING, Patrick, & MCKAY, Matthew (Eds.). Family Guide to Emotional Wellness: Proven Self-Help Techniques and Exercises for Dealing with Common Problems and Building Crucial Life Skills. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2000. 721pp....

Reducing Hate Crimes and Violence Among American Youth: Creating Transformational Agency Through Critical Praxis.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... GOODMAN, Greg S. Reducing Hate Crimes and Violence Among American Youth: Creating Transformational Agency Through Critical Praxis. New York: Peter Lang Publishing, 2002. 176pp. $29.95 (p). As hate crimes and violence continue to hurt the...

Down to Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings (11th edition).(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... HENSLIN, James M. (Ed.). Down to Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings (11th edition). New York: The Free Press, 2001. 572pp. $19.95 (p). For more than twenty years, and through ten editions, James Henslin's Down to Earth Sociology has...

A Guide to Treatments That Work (2nd edition).(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... NATHAN, Peter E., & GORMAN, Jack M. (Eds.). A Guide to Treatments That Work (2nd edition). New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. 681pp. $85.00 (h). In a thoroughly updated edition, A Guide to Treatments That Work brings together a...

Social Work with Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals: A Strengths Perspective.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... VAN WORMER, Katherine, WELLS, Joel, & BOES, Mary. Social Work with Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals: A Strengths Perspective. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000. l84pp. $34.00 (p). This book takes a strengths approach in its overview of social work...

Totally Private and Personal: Journaling Ideas for Girls and Young Women.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... WILBER, Jessica. Totally Private and Personal: Journaling Ideas for Girls and Young Women. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 1996. 168pp. $9.95 (p). Jessica Wilber has learned that keeping a journal is one way to survive the...

Teen Pregnancy and Parenting: Social and Ethical Issues.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... WONG, James, & CHECKLAND, David (Eds.). Teen Pregnancy and Parenting: Social and Ethical Issues. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1999. $18.95 (p), $45.00 (h). Teen pregnancy and parenting are widely considered to be a social problem....

Single-Session Family Staging: Breaking Family Spells.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... ZAWIDOWSKI, Edward. Single-Session Family Staging: Breaking Family Spells. London: Free Association Books (distributed by International Specialized Book Services), 1999. 160pp. $25.00 (p). This book introduces a radically new way of...

Sticks and Stones: The Troublesome Success of Children's Literature from Slovenly Peter to Harry Potter.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... ZIPES, Jack. Sticks and Stones: The Troublesome Success of Children's Literature from Slovenly Peter to Harry Potter. New York: Routledge, 2001. 213pp. $24.95 (h). Zipes explores the world of children's literature, and its connection to...