Adolescence

This textbook serves as a comprehensive and timely introduction to the field of adolescent development, providing students with a strong foundation in the biological, cognitive and psychosocial transitions of adolescence. The volume focuses on contextual factors such as culture, racial identity, socioeconomic position and sociopolitical and historical events, highlighting their impact on the physiological and psychological processes and treating them as key elements in understanding development. Authors cover the major theoretical positions about adolescence as well as the relevant research and application.

An introduction to the field of adolescent development, providing students with a foundation for understanding the biological, cognitive and psychosocial transitions occurring during adolescence. It focuses on contextual factors such as culture, racial identity, and socioeconomic position and sociopolitical and historical events.

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Preface
Foreword

1. Sociopolitical Contexts of Development

   Unit 1: Developmental Transitions

2. Physiological Activity During Adolescence
3. Cognitive Development for Adolescents in a Global Era: A Social Justice Issue?

4. Adolescent Psychosocial Processes: Identity, Stress and Competence

   UNIT 2: Contexts of Development: Socialization Process

5. A Contemporary History of the Church, Hip Hop, and Technology: Their Influence on African American Youth Development
6. Leisure and Technological Influences
7. Adolescents and Schooling: Differences by Race, Ethnicity, and Immigrant Status
8. Foundations of Faith
9. Multicultural Perspectives of Self and Racial/ Ethnic Identity
10. Immigration and Well-being
11. Socializing Relationships

12. Critical Health Issues During Adolescence

    UNIT 3: Confronting Normative Challenges: Risk, Resilience, Privilege & Coping

13. Rebirth: From Adolescence to Adulthood
14. Social Contexts and Adolescent School Engagement

15. Spirituality: Religious & Spiritual Development in Adolescents

    UNIT 4: Structuring and Facilitating Supportive Systems

16. From Research to Practice: The Treatment of Adolescent Psychopathology
17. Understanding Adolescence: A Policy Perspective

18. Program Considerations for Youth-focused Professionals

    Afterword