Psychosocial disturbances in young people challenges for prevention / edited by Michael Rutter.

Other author Rutter, Michael, 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge : New York : Cambridge University Press, 1995.
Descriptionxix, 403 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents What is special about adolescence? / Anne C. Petersen & Nancy Leffert -- Timing of puberty and reactions to pubertal changes / Françoise D. Alsaker -- The challenge of teenage antisocial behavior / David P. Farrington -- The challenge of depressive disorders in adolescence / Kathleen Ries Merikangas & Jules Angst -- Towards explaining patterns and trends in youth crime / David J. Smith -- Depression and suicidal behaviors in adolescence: sociolcultural and time trends / René F.W. Diekstra -- Promoting successful coping during adolescence / Bruce E. Compas -- Positive effects of participation in youth organizations / Jane Quinn -- Community influences on adolescent behavior / Albert J. Reiss, Jr. -- The positive effects of schooling / Peter Mortimore -- Sociocultural trends affecting the prevalence of adolescent problems / Lee N. Robins.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 94002034
ISBN0521461871 (hardback)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF724 .P8 1995 ✔ Available Place Hold