Research findings in the area of brain growth periodization establish that the human brain does not grow on a constant continuum. Eighty-five to ninety percent of youngsters of average and above ability experience periods of great brain growth between ages 3-10 months, 2-4 years, 6-8 years, 10-12 years, and 14-16+ years. Mental growth data have…

This review of research reported in the 1970's illustrates the contributions of social casework to the better understanding and treatment of adolescents. Thirteen studies, including experiments, case studies, theoretical expositions and program evaluations, are assessed and codified according to methodological (design and method of determining…

THE NUMBER OF ADOLESCENTS ENGAGED IN SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCE OR WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS THAT PRESUMABLY HAVE BUILT-IN "MEANING" IS QUITE SMALL. ALTHOUGH IT IS CLAIMED THAT MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS INCREASES THE HOLDING POWER OF THE SCHOOL, BUILDS CHARACTER, DEVELOPS DESIRABLE HABITS AND ATTITUDES, AND PROVIDES VOCATIONAL ORIENTATION,…

Examines the development of work perceptions in adolescents (12 to 18 years old) from a relational-developmental perspective. From this viewpoint, adolescents' perceptions and understanding of work and related areas, such as employment and unemployment, varied across age and, to a limited extent, across levels of formal reasoning operations.…

Reviews six articles which appear to be representative of the past 15 years during which researchers have focused on early adolescent egocentrism. Describes each article in chronological order and compares its research findings to those of the other articles. Finds a lack of consistency among findings. Reviews methodological problems and raises…

The role of biological maturity in behaviors in adolescents which most often are considered as negative by adults was investigated for a normal group of girls. (Author/LMO)

The associations between menarcheal status and several child-rearing and outcome variables were examined for mother-daughter and father-daughter dyads. The results indicated that most of the significant relations occurred for the mother-daughter dyad, and most of these relations were curvilinear. (Author/LMO)

Assessed the impact of difficulty forming an occupational dream and relating to parents on depression among college students (N=64). Results suggested that having to give up a valued dream, viewing one's relation to mother as authority-obeyer, and doing little exploring of occupational choices are related significantly to depression. (LLL)

Deals with sexuality as a treatment issue in working with adolescents who have emotional and physical disabilities, and suggests that physical handicaps should not be viewed as separate from emotional dificulties. Describes a residential program for adolescents in Israel. (JAC)

Argues that early adolescents are a distinctive group, and that educators must take the time to analyze their development and construct a framework for studying that development. (FL)

Outlines the four worlds of childhood and the ways that alienation in adolescents can be counteracted through the creation of interconnecting links. The risks of losing youths to alienating factors caused by institutions, the social structure, and the pressures under which schools and families function is the highest it has ever been. (MD)

Girls who reject boy-girl social relations as the central concern of adolescence are best served by girls' schools where they can develop a complex sense of self including both risk taking and caring qualities. A study confirming that single sex schools promote girls' intellectual and leadership development is cited. (MJL)

Examined the concerns and choices of helpers of 66 Canadian students from grades 8, 9, and 10, who completed a questionnaire. Results indicated that for early adolescents the parents, especially the mother, are more important sources of help than peers. School counselors had a limited role as helpers. (JAC)

There has been a shift in the field of adolescent literacy in the past 10 years. The focus on cognitive strategy instruction as a way to further the literacy development of adolescents and to "remediate" older, struggling readers has been supplemented with an appreciation of sociocultural influences that shape the literacy practices of an…

The study of the role of students' interest in their learning has seen a resurgence in the past 20 years. This chapter examines the ways in which adolescents' interests develop, differ from those of younger children, and contribute to their developing sense of self. The chapter helps to explain why many adolescents lack academic interests and how…