New Perspectives on Adolescent Risk Behavior (Hardcover)

Preface; 1. New perspectives on adolescent risk behavior R. Jessor; Part I. A Focus on Development: 2. New directions in developmental research R. B. Cairns, B. D. Cairns, P. Rodkin and H. Xie; Part II. A Focus on Problem Behavior: 3. Persistent themes and new perspectives on adolescent substance use: a life span perspective D. B. Kandel; 4. Multiple risk factors for multi-problem boys R. Loeber, D. P. Farrington, M. Stouthamer-Loeber and W. B. Kammen; 5. Adult outcomes of adolescent drug use H. R. White, M. E. Bates and E. Labouvie; 6. Linking etiology and treatment for adolescent substance abuse J. S. Baer, M. G. MacLean and G. A. Marlatt; 7. Risky driving behavior among adolescents A. F. Williams; Part III. A Focus on Sexual Activity: 8. New methods for new perspectives on adolescent sexual behavior J. R. Udry and P. S. Bearman; 9. Betwixt and between: sexuality in the context of adolescent transitions J. A. Graber, J. Brooks-Gunn and B. R. Galen; Part IV. A Focus on Psychopathology: 10. New perspectives on depression during adolescence B. E. Compas, J. K. Connor and B. R. Hinden; Part V. A Focus on Social Role Performance: 11. Transition to adulthood among high risk youth M. E. Ensminger and H. S. Juon; 12. Disengagement from school and problem behavior in adolescence L. Steinberg and S. Avenevoli; 13. New perspectives on adolescent work and the transition to adulthood J. T. Mortimer and M. K. Johnson; Part VI. Overview and Imagination: 14. Life Course capitalization and adolescent behavioral development J. Hagan; 15. Lessons we learned - tasks still to be solved R. K. Silbereisen; Index.