Adjustment of adolescents : cross-cultural similarities and differences
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Adjustment of adolescents : cross-cultural similarities and differences
（International series in social psychology）
Routledge, 1998
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Based on research in Canberra, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Berlin, Hong Kong, Osaka, and Taipei
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-160) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: hbk ISBN 9780415185325
Description
This book will make fascinating reading for anyone involved in the study of adolescence, or working with adolescents. The authors explore the transitions of school, family and personality in the contexts of family, friends and wider social factors. This exploration is based on original research carried out in Canberra, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Berlin, Hong Kong, Osaka and Taipei. The authors also provide valuable insights into the methodologies of cross-cultural study.
The perspectives of this book make it an ideal resource for undergraduates and masters students undertaking a cross-cultural study, which is becoming a mandatory part of many degree courses.
Table of Contents
- The study measures of adjustment and their personality and demographic correlates
- models of adjustment: demographic antecedents and personality mediators
- measuring family relations
- models of adjustment: family relations
- models of adjustment: similarities and differences. Appendix: item-total correlations of common item scales
- descriptive data index.
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: pbk ISBN 9780415185332
Description
This book will make fascinating reading for anyone involved in the study of adolescence, or working with adolescents. The authors explore the transitions of school, family and personality in the contexts of family, friends and wider social factors. This exploration is based on original research carried out in Canberra, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Berlin, Hong Kong, Osaka and Taipei. The authors also provide valuable insights into the methodologies of cross-cultural study.
The perspectives of this book make it an ideal resource for undergraduates and masters students undertaking a cross-cultural study, which is becoming a mandatory part of many degree courses.
Table of Contents
Preface. Introduction. Background and Overview. The Study. Measures of Adjustment and their Personality and Demographic Correlates. Models of Adjustment: Demographic Antecedents and Personality Mediators. Measuring Family Relations. Models of Adjustment: Family Relations. Models of Adjustment: Similarities and Differences. Summaries and Conclusions. References. Appendix A: Item-total Correlations of Common Item Scales. Appendix B: Descriptive Data. Index.
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