Developmental Tasks of Early Adolescence: How Adult Awareness Can Reduce At-Risk Behavior.

Irvin, Judith L.

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ERIC Number: EJ530447

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Developmental Tasks of Early Adolescence: How Adult Awareness Can Reduce At-Risk Behavior.

Irvin, Judith L.

Clearing House, v69 n4 p222-25 Mar-Apr 1996

Presents a historical and cultural perspective of adolescence. Discusses the developmental tasks at this period and the negative behaviors that can result from tackling those tasks. Suggests that young adolescents' positive experiences with developmental tasks and interactions with adults may lessen the tendency to engage in at-risk behaviors. (SR)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Developmental Tasks, High Risk Students, Middle Schools, Secondary Education, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Reports - General; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special section: Young Adolescents at Risk.