Allyn & Bacon / Prentice Hall

Interdisciplinary Studies



Readings on Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, University of Maryland

ISBN-10: 0130894559
ISBN-13: 9780130894557

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper; 293 pp
Published: 10/15/2001

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For courses in Adolescent Development.

Addressing both the changes in the study of adolescent behavior and the changes in the nature of adolescent development, this informative collection of readings provides a comprehensive cross-cultural look at this pivotal period. Covering every aspect of adolescent development as it takes place in cultures worldwide currently and historically, this text takes a longer age range approach to adolescence by expanding coverage into the early twenties and giving attention to changes and continuities in development that take place during this period of “emerging adulthood.”

  • Extended age range—Age ten to early twenties.

    • Familiarizes students with issues and questions surrounding adolescence and emerging adulthood. Ex.___

  • Cultural approach.

    • Provides students with an understanding of development as it takes place in cultures around the world as well as cultures within the United States. Ex.___

  • Transition from adolescence to adulthood.

    • Familiarizes students with different aspects of transitional development. Ex.___

  • Analytical approach.

    • Provides students with an analysis of research findings and encourages students to think critically about the reading selections. Ex.___

  • Critical thinking questions.

    • Encourages students to analyze the issues and concepts presented in each chapter. Ex.___

I. INTRODUCTION, HISTORY, AND GENERAL ISSUES.

The History of Adolescence.

The Storm and Stress Debate.

The Concept of Emerging Adulthood.

II. BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS.

Puberty Rituals in Melanesia.

Effects of the Timing of Puberty.

III. COGNITIVE FOUNDATIONS.

Understanding Deception and Sarcasm.

The Development of Social Cognition.

IV. CULTURAL BELIEFS.

Cultural Beliefs Among Immigrant Adolescents.

Religious Beliefs in Emerging Adulthood.

V. GENDER.

Requirements for Manhood in an East African Culture.

Gender Socialization in Girls' Teen Magazines.

VI. THE SELF.

The Complexity of the Self in Adolescence.

Variations in Ethnic Identity.

VII. FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS.

Adolescents' Family Relationships in India.

How Leaving Home Influences Relations With Parents.

VIII. FRIENDS AND PEERS.

Popularity and Unpopularity in Middle School.

The Complex World of Peer Crowds.

IX. DATING, LOVE, AND SEXUALITY.

Learning the Ways of Romance.

When Love is Betrayed.

X. SCHOOL.

Ethnic Differences in School Performance.

How College Affects Students.

XI. WORK.

The Costs and Benefits of Employment in Adolescence.

Cross-National Variation in the Post-High School Transition to Work.

XII. MEDIA.

Media Use Among Moroccan Adolescents.

Media Use in Adolescents' Bedrooms.

XIII. PROBLEMS.

Alcohol Use in College.

Adolescent Problems in the East and the West.

Index.

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