Compared 24 incarcerated juvenile offenders and 24 nonoffending adolescents on Revised Behavior Problem Checklist (RBPC). Offenders scored higher (indicating more psychopathology) on RBPC subscales which represent externalizing types of problems. Offenders also scored significantly higher on subscales reflecting internalizing problems and…

Contends that deficient social skills may be primary contributor to chronic loneliness during adolescents and that inability to monitor and reflect on behavior may promote development of social, affective, and behavioral problems characteristic of chronic loneliness. Sees some instances of chronic loneliness being understood in terms of…

Describes a typical disturbance of affectivity in adolescent schizophrenics in which the patient relates to the people around him or her in a superficial, socially acceptable, receptionist-like manner. (SS)

Examined non-K-corrected Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory profiles of 243 adolescents presenting themselves for chemical dependency treatment in a residential setting. Results suggest general lack of psychopathology in this population, although significant elevation on Pd scale did emerge. Compared data to findings of previous studies…

Categorized 43 homeless adolescents as being either runaways, throwaways, or societal rejects. Descriptive data support view that social control and psychopathology perspectives provide promise for understanding differing types of runaway adolescents. Sex differences between runaway and throwaway youths were observed; few sex x type of homeless…

Issues connected with sexuality create conflict and countertransference dilemmas for staff who work with psychiatric adolescents in a therapeutic community. A system is proposed for articulating and working through these feelings, whereby the residential treatment center allows adolescents to develop a sense of self. (Author/NRB)

Examined whether selected personality and demographic information can be used to predict length of stay of adolescents in inpatient psychiatric program. Data from 140 adolescents revealed that only gender and presence of older sister(s) were significant in prediction of length of stay of inpatient adolescents with elevated scores on…

Discusses need for comprehensive assessment involving ability, personality, and motivation when young people are referred to mental health service with problems of school failure. Reviews traits associated with obsessive-compulsive personality style and explores impact on school performance. Presents three case examples to illustrate how this…

Examined psychological correlates of sexual abuse in adolescent girls (N=597) at substance abuse inpatient facilities. Found high prevalence of sexual abuse victimization with over one-third acknowledging history of sexual abuse. Suggests sexual abuse victims show slightly different and often more serious psychopathology with suicidal ideation,…

This paper attempts to describe the psychopathology of the borderline patient. Descriptive features of the syndrome in children, adults, and adolescents are given. Genetic considerations and psychic structures are discussed with their resulting treatment implications. Finally, outpatient treatment strategies are presented in detail, including…

Investigates causal factors, prevention, management, and treatment of adolescent suicide. (Author/DB)

Reviews recent English-language literature on sexual abuse of children, focusing on incest and its biological as well as psychological effects. (Author/DB)

Emphasizes the importance of viewing behavior within the social context to distinguish the pathological from the normal adaptive reaction to the special position of the adolescent in our society.'' (Author/SP)