Beschreibung:
Traditionally the subject of adolescent development has been explored using a stage based approach, with the potential pitfalls and upsets of adolescence often focussed upon. In this book the authors draw on a wealth of research to examine the period of development from adolescence to adulthood using a dynamic system approach; examining realistic, multi-variable explanations to the transitions and consequent transformations that occur in young people as they face this time of their life.
1. Looking at Transitions 2. Dynamic Systems and Social Psychology 3. Adolescents' Social Engagements 4. Compliments, Lies, and Other Social Skills 5. Health in Adolescence: A lifespan perspective 6. Transitions to the World of Work 7. Family Dynamics and Transitions: Towards adult independence 8. Dynamics System Theory: Changing the paradigm?