Adolescent Development and the Emergence of Sexuality.

Petersen, Anne C.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ519408

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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ISSN: ISSN-0363-0234

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Adolescent Development and the Emergence of Sexuality.

Petersen, Anne C.; And Others

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v25 suppl p4-17 1995

Reviews changes in biopsychosocial development during adolescence. Addresses aspects of individual change during the adolescent decade as well as effects of context on normal development and responses to challenges. Predispositions or vulnerabilities present prior to a developmental transition may be exacerbated. Provides advice on encouraging a healthy adolescence. Contains 102 references. (JBJ)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Problems, Homosexuality, Lesbianism, Physical Development, Preadolescents, Secondary Education, Self Destructive Behavior, Sex Differences, Sexual Orientation, Sexuality, Social Development

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Supplement: "Research Issues in Suicide and Sexual Orientation."