Environment, biology, and culture: Implications for adolescent development

Journal/Book: Develop Psychol. 1996; 32: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 571-573.

Abstract: This special issue, ''Development, Transitions, and Adjustment in Adolescence,'' examines the roles of socialization, biology, and culture as they bear on adaptive and maladaptive developmental outcomes. Problems of adolescence that are addressed include, but are not restricted to, antisocial behavior, depressive symptoms, substance abuse, low achievement, and eating problems. Factors implicated in successful adaptation, as well as psychopathology, are considered, with an emphasis on both risk and protection. The investigations and commentaries highlight conceptual and methodological progress in understanding variations in patterns of adjustment as adolescents move toward assumption of adult roles. Limitations in the current knowledge base also are indicated, which may serve to inform future theoretical and empirical work on adolescent development.

Note: Article C Zahnwaxler, NIMH, Sect Dev Psychopathol, 15-K 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA

Keyword(s): SOCIALIZATION; CHILDHOOD; GENDER

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