Encyclopedia of Adolescence: Normative Processes in Development
Mitchell J. Prinstein, Benson Bradford Brown
Language: English
Pages: 1240
ISBN: 2:00287523
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic reorganization in almost every aspect of social and psychological development. The Encyclopedia of Adolescence offers an exhaustive and comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical decade of life. Leading scientists offer accessible and easily readable reviews of biological, social, educational, occupational, and cultural factors that shape adolescent development. Issues in normative development, individual differences, and psychopathology/maladjustment are reviewed. Over 130 chapters are included, each covering a specific aspect or issue of adolescence. The chapters trace differences in the course of adolescence in different nations and among youth with different backgrounds. The encyclopedia brings together cross-disciplinary contributors, including academic researchers, biologists, psychiatrists, sociologists, anthropologists and public policy experts, and will include authors from around the world. Each article features an in-depth analysis of current information on the topic, along with a glossary, suggested readings for further information, and cross-references to related encyclopedia articles. The volumes offer an unprecedented resource for all audiences, providing a more comprehensive understanding of general topics compared to other reference works on the subject. Available both in print and online via SciVerse Science Direct.The work will feature over 140 signed and peer-reviewed entries, including content on normative development, individual differences, cultural differences, social and emotional development, education, work, and psychopathlogy as they apply to adolescents. Each article will follow a set format of glossary, introductory paragraph, body of the work, suggested readings for further information, and cross-references to related encyclopedia articles. The encyclopedia brings together cross-disciplinary contributors, including developmental psychologists, educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, biologists, psychiatrists, sociologists, anthropologists and public policy experts, and will include authors from around the world. Published both in print and via Elsevier's online platform of Science Direct, this Encyclopedia will have the enhanced option of integrating traditional print with online multimedia
appear to be at little risk for emotional difficulties end up maladjusted and why those who seem to be at great risk turn out so highly resilient. Tackling these questions lays the foundation for a future developmental science in adolescent emotional development that will be exciting and challenging. See also: Emotion Dysregulation; Social Competence. Further Reading Coan J and Allen J (2007) Handbook of Emotion Elicitation and Assessment. USA: Oxford University Press. Crockett LJ and Crouter
in later adolescence and adulthood has been characterized as reflecting one of three orientations: 1. autonomous, which is reflective of an open, confident narrative about parent–child relationships; 2. dismissive, which is reflective of minimizing the parent– child relationship, accompanied by an inability to recall many details of the relationship; or 3. preoccupied, which is reflective of continuing anger toward parents and a confused, vague, or passive narrative. Older adolescents who have a
shapes the ability of children to demonstrate prosocial, moral behavior and avoid deviant 50 Adolescent Moral Development behavior through positive or negative reinforcement. In some families, parents utilize ineffective and inconsistent punishment for deviant behaviors and permit daily interactions with family members where coercive child behaviors are reinforced. Coercive behaviors become functional and often escalate in intensity (e.g., physical attack) and are utilized in order to control
Culture The culture in which adolescents develop also plays an important role in adolescents’ moral judgment. The definition of moral reasoning may take on different meanings according to cultural norms and expectations. This may be the reason for mixed findings in cross-cultural studies of moral reasoning. Further, there may be some differences that occur within subcultural ethnic groups in moral reasoning. Some researchers argue that more collectivist societies that encourage social 53
involves autonomy and balancing connection and support with opportunity for autonomous action. The nature and function of family relationships are transformed along with an adolescent’s gains in independent functioning and attempts for more autonomy. In the United States, transformations have been found to partially be prompted by adolescents’ desires and requests for more decision-making authority and behavioral freedoms, with longitudinal research showing that US parents tend to provide fewer