Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction The Historical Perspective Today's Adolescents in the United States and Around the World The Nature of Development The Science of Adolescent Development Chapter 2: Puberty, Health, and Biological Foundations Puberty Health Evolution, Heredity, and Environment Chapter 3: The Brain and Cognitive Development The Brain The Cognitive Developmental View The Information-Processing View The Psychometric/Intelligence View Social Cognition Chapter 4: The Self, Identity, Emotion, and Personality The Self Identity Emotional Development Personality Development Chapter 5: Gender Biological, Social, and Cognitive Influences on Gender Gender Stereotypes, Similarities, and Differences Gender-Role Classification Developmental Changes and Junctures Chapter 6: Sexuality Exploring Adolescent Sexuality Sexual Attitudes and Behavior Problematic Sexual Outcomes in Adolescence Sexual Literacy and Sex Education Chapter 7: Moral Development, Values, and Religion What moral Developments Is and the Domains of Moral Development Contexts of Moral Development Values, Religions, and Spirituality Chapter 8: Families Family Processes Adolescents' and Emerging Adults' Relationships with their Parents Sibling Relationships The Changing Family in a Changing Society Social Policy, Adolescents, and Families Chapter 9: Peers, Romantic Relationships, and Life Styles Exploring Peer Relations and Friendships Adolescent Groups Gender and Culture Dating and Romantic Relationships Emerging Adult Lifestyles Chapter 10: Schools Approaches to Educating Students Transitions in Schooling The Social Contexts of Schools Adolescents Who Are Exceptional Chapter 11: Achievement, Work, and Careers Achievement Work Career Development Chapter 12: Culture Culture, Adolescence, and Emerging Adulthood Socioeconomic Status and Poverty Ethnicity Media/Screen Time and Technology Chapter 13: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Exploring Adolescent and Emerging Adult Problems Problems and Disorders Interrelation of Problems and Prevention/Intervention Appendix: Careers in Adolescent Development

About the Author

John W. Santrock insegna presso l'University of Texas at Dallas (US).