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Record Nr.

UNINA9910828232603321

Titolo

The adolescent as decision-maker : applications to development and education / / edited by Judith Worell, Fred Danner

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Diego, California ; ; London, England : , : Academic Press, , 1989

©1989

ISBN

1-4933-0443-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (333 p.)

Collana

Educational Psychology

Disciplina

370.15

Soggetti

Adolescence

Adolescent psychology

Educational psychology

Educational sociology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; The Adolescentas Decision-maker: Applications to Development and Education; Copyright Page; Table ofContents; Contributors; Preface; Part I: Concepts of Development inAdolescence; Chapter 1.Adolescents in Contemporary Context; A View of Adolescence; Social Contexts of Adolescence; Decision-making Limitations; What Do We Know About Adolescence?; References; Chapter 2.Theories of Adolescent Development; Introduction; Biological Theories; Psychoanalytic Theories; Psychosocial Theories: Ego Development and the Search for Identity; Social-Cultural Theories; Field Theory

Cognitive TheoriesSummary; References; Part II: Journey through Adolescence; Overview; Chapter 3.Cognitive Development in Adolescence; Piaget's Description of Adolescent Development; Piaget's Influence on the Education of Adolescents; References; Chapter 4. Social Relationships in Adolescence: SkillDevelopment and Training; The Frequency, Nature, and Development of Social Difficulties in Adolescence; General Intervention Approaches; Research Applications with Adolescents; Conclusions; References; Chapter 5.Moral and Social Education; An Overview



The Plus-one Convention: Variations and ProblemsMoral Atmosphere; Social Education; Summary and Conclusion; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 6.Self-awareness and Self-identity in Adolescence; Changes in the Self-concept; Self-esteem of Adolescents; Identity Formation; Egocentrism in Adolescence; Social Psychological Approaches; Conclusions; References; Chapter 7.Adolescent Motivation and Achievement; Introduction; General Cognitive View; The Theory of Qualitative Motivation; The Learning Environment of Junior and Senior High School: The Changing Environment

General Summary and Theoretical IntegrationRecommendations for Enhancing Adolescent Motivation; References; Part Ill: Transitions toAdulthood; Overview; Chapter 8.Adolescent Sexuality; Adolescent Sexuality in the Life Span: An Introduction; The Role of Puberty in Adolescent Sexuality; Adolescent Feelings and Ideas About Pubertal Change; Adolescents' Feelings and Attitudes About Sexual Behaviors; Sexual Behavior; Contraceptive Behavior; The Outcomes of Adolescent Sexual Activity; Parental and Social Response; Implications for Interventions; POSTSCRIPT; References

Chapter 9.Sex Roles in TransitionConceptions of Sex and Gender; Theories of Stability and Change; Research on Stability and Change; Sex Roles and Psychological Well-being; Sex Roles and Life-Career Planning; Educational Implications; Conclusions; References; Chapter 10. Are Adolescents People? Problems of Liberty, Entitlement, and Responsibility; Infant, Adolescent, and Person as Legal and Moral Concepts; Liberty and Privacy; Entitlement; Responsibility; Public Education and Respect for Persons; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book reviews current theories and research on adolescent development and their implications for education. It is organized around the theme of the adolescent as decision-maker, and covers areas of normal development that are crucial for the transition to independence. The issues raised by the thoughtful reviews will stimulate discussion and debate and will provide new perspectives on adolescence.