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Berlin, Richard; And Others – Adolescence, 1988
Explores some of the difficulties children of alcoholics experience in separating from their homes. Describes relationship fantasies used by adolescents to work through unresolved feelings about their families. Discusses the nature of these fantasy types: nurturance, self-sufficiency, incompetence, perfectionist, revenge, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Alcoholism, Family Characteristics
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Mark, Arlene – Adolescence, 1988
Discusses use of rock music lyrics to help hard-to-reach adolescents communicate feelings about their social roles and development. Asserts that guided discussion about familiar lyrics and issues they invoke can help adolescents offer opinions, listen to others, and learn to disagree without being aggressive. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Coping, Interpersonal Communication
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Shtarkshall, Ronny A. – Adolescence, 1987
When socioeconomically and educationally disadvantaged late adolescent women project themselves into the future, they see themselves as mothers. This creates direct transition from daughter role to mother role, excluding spouse or career roles, and distinguishes these women from other female adolescents. Discusses possible explanations and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Educationally Disadvantaged, Employed Women, Females