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Peer reviewedOgundari, J. T. – Adolescence, 1985
Considers the adjustments adolescents must make to deviations, especially those related to physical norms. While some deviations are due to the timing of development, others are a result of genetics and are therefore permanent. Suggests guidelines for parents, teachers and counselors to assist adolescents in making adjustments to deviations. (BH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Emotional Adjustment, Physical Development
Peer reviewedWalker, Betty A. – Adolescence, 1978
This paper defines sociopathy and presents current findings on its causes and treatment. A milieu therapy program is described, including the preventive and active treatment methods used to keep the adolescent sociopath fully occupied in constructive activities and "sponsor" relationships to overcome antisocial behavior patterns. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Definitions
Peer reviewedFeibleman, James K. – Adolescence, 1969
The adolescent goes through various stages of physical and psychological development in the years between puberty and maturity. Finding his rightful place in society and refining his ideas about life are two experiences he undergoes during this period. (CK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquent Behavior, Group Activities, Human Development
Peer reviewedHier, Sally J.; And Others – Adolescence, 1990
Compared 52 homeless male and female runaways and throwaways for social adjustment and symptomatology. Found that male runaways were significantly more hostile than male throwaways and significantly more socially isolated than female runaways. Female throwaways were significantly more hostile than male throwaways and female runaways. Homeless…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Depression (Psychology)
Peer reviewedCalabrese, Raymond L. – Adolescence, 1987
Clarifies relationship of alienation to adolescence by describing alienated and at-risk adolescent. Discusses research on adolescent alienation as following two converging themes, the socio-psychological, and the sociological. Recommends humanizing adolescents' environments through intergenerational integration, their integration into responsible…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alienation, Decision Making, Emotional Adjustment
Peer reviewedBowker, Lee H.; Klein, Malcolm W. – Adolescence, 1983
Examined female delinquency and gang membership in 122 black female juveniles using data from the 1960s. Concluded that racism, sexism, poverty, and limited opportunity are more important predictors of delinquency than personality and family relationships. Relationships with girl friends were more significant predictors than heterosexual…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Black Youth, Delinquency Causes, Etiology
Peer reviewedNair, Jyotsna; Nair, Satish S.; Kashani, Javad H.; Reid, John C.; Rao, Venkatesh G. – Adolescence, 2001
Examined the relationship between quality of adjustment in adolescents and a set of psychiatric diagnoses, personality traits, parental bonding, and social support variables. Through the use of various questionnaires it was found that several variables (e.g. Conduct Disorder and Social Conformity) had a significant role in classifying adolescents…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Affective Behavior
