| Adjustment of Adolescents: Cross-Cultural Similarities and Differences Contributor(s): Scott, W. A. (Author), Scott, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415185335 ISBN-13: 9780415185332 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $42.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1998 Annotation: Based on original research carried out from Phoenix to Hong Kong, "Adjustment in Adolescents" examines adolescent adjustment to school, family and friends across seven cultures. Ruth and William Scott focus on social influences from family, friends and culture as they impinge on the adolescent's coping mechanisms, and examine the adolescent's personality, attitudinal, demographic and family characteristics. The authors also provide valuable insights into the methodologies of cross-cultural study. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Adolescent - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent |
| Dewey: 155.518 |
| LCCN: 97048935 |
| Lexile Measure: 1510 |
| Series: International Series in Social Psychology |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.32" W x 9.18" (0.63 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book will make fascinating reading for anyone involved in the study of adolescence, or working with adolescents. The authors explore the transitions of school, family and personality in the contexts of family, friends and wider social factors. This exploration is based on original research carried out in Canberra, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Berlin, Hong Kong, Osaka and Taipei. The authors also provide valuable insights into the methodologies of cross-cultural study. The perspectives of this book make it an ideal resource for undergraduates and masters students undertaking a cross-cultural study, which is becoming a mandatory part of many degree courses. |