1st Edition
by Wim Meeus (Author)
This groundbreaking book provides students and researchers with a
unique overview of the longitudinal study of the development of young
people from the ages of 12 to 25. It offers a comprehensive introduction
into the multiple theories on the development of the self, personal
relationships and psychopathology in adolescence, alongside a
non-statistical overview of the many longitudinal models used to study
development.
The book includes key topics such as the
development of the self, adolescent identity and personality; the
development of parent-adolescent relationships; friendships and the
understanding of others; and the development of psychosocial problems
such as anxiety, depression, delinquency, aggression, and substance use.
Meeus highlights multiple findings showing how these processes are
integrated and identifies eight fundamental patterns of adolescent
development to help determine why most adolescents develop into mature
and organized individuals towards the end of this life stage, whilst a
substantial minority show an inability to mature.
It is
essential reading for graduate students and researchers in adolescent
development and anyone seeking to use longitudinal research methodology
in the social and behavioral sciences.
