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Seiffge-Krenke, Inge – 1998
The primary aim of this book is to integrate findings on health and illness in adolescence. The book is geared towards those in the health psychology field as well as others concerned with the issues of adolescent health. It argues the value of following a developmental approach to the study of health or illness in general, and especially for…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Coping, Developmental Stages
Peer reviewedBrateman, Libby – PTA Today, 1991
Discusses breast cancer and teenagers, focusing on how parents can introduce the subject and encourage breast self-examination. The article provides information on breast cancer statistics, mammography, and American Cancer Society services. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cancer, Daughters
Peer reviewedEccles, Jacquelynne S.; Harold, Rena D. – Teachers College Record, 1993
Discusses ways teachers could work more effectively with parents to facilitate healthy early adolescent development. After examining the importance of greater parental involvement in children's education, the article describes barriers to parent involvement and summarizes specific ways teachers could try to involve parents who have adolescent…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Health Promotion, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship
Hawaii State Dept. of Health, Honolulu. – 1997
Based on a need in Hawaii for a multilevel responsibility and commitment to ensure adolescent wellness, the Hawaii Adolescent Wellness Team developed a plan based on research and discussions with a variety of professionals and community leaders in health, education, and social service. This resource handbook is designed to assist communities in…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Benchmarking, Change Strategies
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. – 1990
This overview, one of the four components of the Family Life Education optional unit of the Manitoba (Canada) Health Education curriculum, consists of a brief philosophical statement outlining rationale, goals, objectives, and suggested implementation. The other three components are grade level guides designed for grades 5, 7, and 9. The program…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Curriculum Guides, Educational Objectives, Family Life Education
Peer reviewedJournal of School Health, 1994
Examines issues in preventing further Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection among adolescents, highlighting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, substance use, adolescent development, cultural and language diversity, health and social service needs, socioeconomic contexts, and role of media, school, and youth-serving organizations.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse
Download full textMcCarthy, Alice R. – 2000
This monograph is a guide to teen development and the world of 11-18 year olds in contemporary America. It provides practical suggestions to parents and other concerned adults as they guide children through adolescence. The 12 chapters are: (1) "Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds"; (2) "Teens, Families, and Schools"; (3) "Teens…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse
