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Peer reviewedMcFarland, William P. – Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 1993
Reviews the literature concerning homosexual identity development. Discusses at-risk issues (suicide, human immunodeficiency virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome infection, school problems) and developmental difficulties for gay and lesbian youth (sensitization, identity confusion, identity assumption, commitment). Proposes developmental…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Counseling Techniques
Download full textPublic Health Service (DHHS), Rockville, MD. – 1991
This report has been published in two volumes (combined here). Volume One (162 pages) is a summary report, repeating part 1 of the complete report, selected appendices, and the index to the list of objectives. Volume Two (700 pages) is the complete report, including all appendices. This report provides a strategy for significantly improving the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Alcohol Education, Child Development
Peer reviewedKazdin, Alan E.; Johnson, Benjamin – Journal of School Psychology, 1994
Discusses advances in psychotherapy research with children and adolescents, highlighting three central themes. Discusses scope of clinical dysfunctions, at-risk behaviors, and conditions to which children are exposed. Uses examples of research on negative affect, social behavior, and empathy to illustrate role of development in adjustment.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Child Development
Peer reviewedHamburg, David A.; Takanishi, Ruby – American Psychologist, 1989
Adolescence is a critical period in biological, cognitive, and social development. The transition from childhood to adulthood is a time of particular vulnerability and risk as well as of opportunity for preventive interventions. The Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development is seeking to assess and develop programs to facilitate this transition.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Behavior Development, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedHamburg, David A. – Teachers College Record, 1993
With America's eroding social support, transitioning from childhood to adulthood is difficult. Adolescents need help in forming healthy lifestyles to positively affect their futures. The article recommends a developmental approach to providing life skills training, explaining the necessary conjunction of life sciences curricula, life skills…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Decision Making Skills, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedScott-Jones, Diane – Education and Urban Society, 1991
To reduce the risks of adolescent pregnancy, comprehensive sex education programs and programs that reduce the risks indirectly by focusing on educational expectations and achievement are needed. Adolescents who do well in school and see education as a route to adult success have a reason to delay childbearing. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescent Development, Adolescents
