Adolescence: Development During a Global Era (Hardcover)

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