Reviews biological and social factors leading to earlier sexual development among today's children. Suggests topics which should be included in an improved school sex education program. (SJL)

Reviews literature on various aspects of adolescent sexual development, such as masturbation, how knowledge of sex is learned, sexual preferences, sexual practices, and values. (DB)

Provides an analysis of the main character of a novel to show how the current literature on adolescence can be taught through analysis of adolescent characters in novels. (SS)

Presented are the theoretical characteristics of social identity in early adolescence (ages 10 to 15). It is suggested that no longer is identity thought to begin with adolescence, but may have its beginnings in the preteen years. The article draws heavily on Eriksonian concepts. (Editor/KC)

Addresses how feminist theories are making a difference in the way people understand the psychological, moral, and cognitive development of adolescents. Reviews feminist research relevant to youth librarians and the development of young adult library services. Describes differences and similarities between traditional and feminist approaches to…

Examines German research on apprenticeships with a focus on four questions: How are young people allocated to apprenticeships and thereby to occupations? What are the occupational prospects for those who have completed apprenticeships? How does apprenticeship affect political socialization? and How does it affect personality development? Offers…

The public image of adolescents tends to be very negative, and there is a disconnect between adults and youth. However, numerous examples of what is right with today's youth exist. Many communities are formally or informally involved in youth initiatives. Stresses the importance of adult involvement in adolescents' lives, noting social norms about…

The author, born with a severe visual impairment, addresses the tendency of adolescents with visual impairments to try to hide the disability and "pass" as unimpaired with their peers. It is suggested that these adolescents be helped to find a comfortable balance between taking excessive risks and allowing visual impairment or blindness to be an…

The links between endocrine physiological processes and adolescent psychological processes are the focus of this article. Presents a brief history of biopsychosocial research in adolescent development. Discusses four models for conceptualizing hormone-behavior research as illustrative of biopsychosocial models. Concludes with challenges and…

This cross-national study of moral reasoning among adolescents in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland addresses the problem of possible moral truncation in Northern Ireland due to political conflict. Analysis of results suggested that despite the violent atmosphere over the last 30 years, the Northern Irish adolescents were not…

This article formulates an overarching, inclusive model of integral counseling that enables school counselors to help male adolescents challenge the norm of conventional masculinity. The model draws from 3 areas: transpersonal counseling, holistic education, and mindful social action. The aim is to move the students' level of self-development and…

Notes fairly common inability among college-age males to successfully form intimate relationships with same-age females, sometimes resulting in young males developing fear of being sexually abnormal, perhaps even homosexual. Reviews literature on sexual developmental issues of adolescent male as backdrop for this problem. Explores specific…

Used Family Approach-Stop Measure of personal space to examine relevance of personal space concept in 40 intact, nonclinical families with adolescents. Found that spatial distance between parents and older adolescent was greater than spatial distance between parents and younger adolescent. Found significant positive relationship between adolescent…

Young children are being fast tracked at early age because of pressures from parents, schools, society, and media. One result is troubled teenagers who experience stress of these pressures without having adult means to cope with them. Time spent with parents and in play activities are activities that help children to gain security, happiness, and…

Conducted three studies using early and late adolescents to examine gender differences in identity development. Found that both genders used identity statuses comparably, except for foreclosure which characterized males significantly more than females. Both genders used identity process similarly in domains of vocational choice, religious beliefs,…