The Psychology of Adolescence

Abstract

This is written primarily for college students, parents and teachers. It is also a textbook for students of adolescent behavior, in which text is supplemented by comprehensive bibliographies. An introductory section defining adolescence and classifying briefly the problems of this age period is followed by a section dealing with physical and mental development, emotional growth and adolescent attitudes and interests. Detailed discussion of personality development during adolescence and adaptation at home, in the school and in the community is presented. Social and sexual development are thoughtfully, if briefly, considered. A final section is directed to guidance of adolescents. Here physical and mental hygiene principles and the prevention of delinquency and of educational and vocational needs are summarized. It is a well written book in which there has been careful selection of the material presented. It can be profitably read by parents, by teachers and by adolescents. It deals with the