Adjustment of Adolescents: Cross-Cultural Similarities and Differences

by W. A. Scott, William Scott

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134666997
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/26/2002
Series:	International Series in Social Psychology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Ruth Scott is a Visiting Fellow and the late W.A. Scott was formerly Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. Their previous publications include Adaptation of Immigrants: Individual Differences and Determinations (1989).

Table of Contents

1. Background and Overview 2. The Study 3. Measures of Adjustment and Their Personality and Demographic Correlates 4. Models of Adjustment: Demographic Antecedents and Personality Mediators 5. Measuring Family Relations 6. Models of Adjustment: Family Relations 7. Models of Adjustment: Similarity to Peers 8. Models of Adjustment: Cultural Impact 9. Summaries and Conclusions