
Theories of Adolescent Development
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Description
Key Features
- Includes biological, psychological and sociological theories
- Identifies historical roots, assumptions, key concepts, applications, measurement, strengths, and limitations of each theory
- Compares and contrasts theories
- Concludes with an integrated perspective across theories
Readership
Students and researchers in developmental science, including developmental psychology and human development, social work, counselling, and adolescent health
Table of Contents
About the Authors
Preface
1. Introduction
Part I - The Biological System
2. Evolutionary Theory
3. Biosocial Theories: Behavioral Genetics and Sociobiology
4. Dynamic Systems Theories
Part II - The Psychological System
5. Psychoanalytic Theories
6. Psychosocial Theories
7. Cognitive Developmental Theories
8. Self-Regulation Theories
Part III - The Societal System
9. Interpersonal Theories
10. Family Theories
11. Ecological Theories
12. Social Role and Life Course Theories
13. Cultural Theories
14. Summary
Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 444
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2020
- Published: May 5, 2020
- Imprint: Academic Press
- eBook ISBN: 9780128172544
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128154502
About the Authors
Barbara Newman
Affiliations and Expertise
Philip Newman
Affiliations and Expertise
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