| Adolescent Sexuality Contributor(s): Gullotta, Thomas P. (Editor), Adams, Gerald R. (Editor), Montemayor, Raymond J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0803947739 ISBN-13: 9780803947733 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $57.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1992 Annotation: Through a careful evaluation of the literature and various social programs, contributors discuss the underlying social and behavioral implications of adolescent sexuality, and conclude with suggestions for ways to promote sexual responsibility. "This book will be a valuable resource for specialists, both researchers and practitioners, and can be used effectively as supplementary reading in courses in adolescence or in sexuality. For specialists, it can provide summary reviews of important topics relevant to adolescent sexuality and sources of references for further study. For students, it can provide introductions to those topics and stimulate discussion in which instructors can amplify the materials." --Journal of Marriage and the Family |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child |
| Dewey: 306.708 |
| Series: Advances in Adolescent Development |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.04" W x 8.24" (0.69 lbs) 232 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases are on the increase among young people. This volume explores social and behavioural implications of adolescent sexuality and suggests ways in which to encourage sexual responsibility. With contributions from psychologists, sociologists and family care experts, the volume examines such topics as gender, sexual behaviour, adolescent parenting, homosexuality and bisexuality. |
Contributor Bio(s): Montemayor, Raymond J.: - Parent-Adolescent Relations, Ohio State University.Gullotta, Thomas P.: - Prevention, Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, New London, CT.Adams, Gerald R.: - Personality and Social Development, University of Guelph.Adams, Lisa Garriott: - Lisa Garriott Adams is Clinical Director of the Autism Asperger Resource Center in Kansas City. Dr. Adams received her doctorate in special educa-tion from the University of Kansas in 2003. Specialty/interest areas include increasing the play and socialization skills of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders and emotional behavioral disorders.Adams, Gerald R.: - Personality and Social Development, University of Guelph. |