Biological-Psychosocial Interactions in Early Adolescence

by Richard M. Lerner (Editor), Terryl T. Foch (Editor)

Overview

First published in 1987, Biological-Psychosocial Interactions in Early Adolescence explores the mutually - influential relations between biological and psychosocial variables as the basis for development in the early portions of the adolescent period and, in fact, across the entire life span. The volume introduces key conceptual and methodological issues that are raised by the study of biological-psychosocial interrelations. It provides key foundations for the research conducted in major laboratories in USA back in 1980s. It also provides the results from these laboratories and their progress at that time. This book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of psychology, behavioural science, and sociology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032109916
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/15/2023
Series:	Psychology Revivals
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Richard M. Lerner and Terryl T. Foch

Table of Contents

Preface: Back to the Future of the Study of Adolescent Development Preface 1. Biological-Psychosocial Interactions in Early Adolescence: An overview of the Issues Part I: Conceptual and Methodological Issues 2. A Life-Span Perspective for Early Adolescence 3. The Nature of Biological-Psychosocial Interactions: The Sample Case of Early Adolescence 4. Behavioral Genetics and Development in Early Adolescence 5. Biological-Psychosocial Interactions in Early Adolescence: A Sociological Perspective Part II: Reports from the Major Laboratories 6. Pubertal Processes and Girls’ Psychological Adaptations 7. Premature Adolescence: Neuroendocrine and Psychosocial Studies 8. Pubertal Status and Psychosocial Development: Findings from the Early Adolescence Study 9. Stanford Studies of Adolescence Using the National Health Examination Survey 10. Familial Adaptation to Biological Change During Adolescence 11. Early Adolescents’ Physical Organismic Characteristics and Psychosocial Functioning: Findings from the Pennsylvania Early Adolescent Transitions Study (PEATS) 12. Individual Differences in Cognitive Ability: Are They Related to Timing of Puberty? 13. Gonadal and Adrenal Hormone Correlates of Adjustment in Early Adolescence 14. Predicting How a Child Will Cope with the Transition to Junior High School Author Index Subject Index