Social Problems and Social Contexts in Adolescence: Perspectives across Boundaries

This Selection Of Previously Published Research Papers Presents The Empirical And Theoretical Work On The Similarities And Differences In Adolescent Development In The U.s. And Other Countries. Contributors Are An International Group Of Scholars Assembled At The University Of Bielefeld. Their Studies Are Designed To Provide A Unified Source For Comparative Research On Adolescence, And To Inform Readers About Adolescent Phenomena And Research In Other Parts Of The World.--jacket. Part I. Theoretical Approaches To Adolescent Development In Context. Adolescent Development: A Global Perspective / Anne Petersen, Rainer K. Silbereisen, And Silvia Sörenson -- The Social World Of Adolescents: A Sociological Perspective / Klaus Hurrelmann -- Social Psychology And The Study Of Youth / Willem Doise -- Toward A Psychosocial Analysis Of Adolescent Identity / Wim Meeus -- Part Ii. Social Networks And Social Support. The Significant People In The Social Networks Of Adolescents / Inge Bø -- Social Support During Adolescence: Methodological And Theoretical Consideration / Ana Amri Cauce -- Social Support In The Relationships Between Older Adolescents And Adults / Benjamin H. Gottlieb And John C. Sylvestre -- The Roles Of Parents And Peers In The Sexual And Relational Socialization Of Adolescents / Manuela Du Bois-reymond And Janita Ravesloot -- Mentors In Adolescents' Lives / Stephen F. Hamilton And Nancy Darling -- Part Iii. Problem Behavior And Problematic Environments. Personality, Preceived Life Chances, And Adolescent Behavior / Richard Jessor, John E. Donovan, And Frances Costa The Development Of Authoritarianism In Adolescence: Longitudinal Change And The Impact Of Age, Gender, And Educational Level / Wilma Vollebergh -- Youth In The Shadow Of War, War In The Light Of Youth: Life Stories Of Israeli Veterans / Edna Lomsky-feder -- Youth In Dangerous Environments: Coping With The Consequences / James Garbarino. Klaus Hurrelmann And Stephen F. Hamilton, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.