Adolescents' Health: A Developmental Perspective (Hardcover)

Contents: Preface. Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Illness. Problems in Assessing Health-Related Information. Epidemiological Findings on Health Problems, Diseases, and Health-Risk Behavior. Dealing With the Body. The Links Between Stress and Health. Social Support and Coping Style as Risk and Protective Factors. The Challenge of Coping With Chronic Illness. Health Care-Seeking Behavior in Adolescence. Some Implications for Prevention, Intervention, and Future Research.