Adolescents and Risk: Making Sense of Adolescent Psychology

by Patrick B. Johnson and Micheline S. Malow-Iroff

Book Overview

Substance abuse, gambling, sexual promiscuity, violence, mental health problems, suicide: all are risky and dangerous consequences of adolescent instability. Through the implementation of psychological research and basic theories, Johnson and Malow-Iroff expertly assess each specific risk behavior as it correlates with demographics, socio-economic statuses, and cultural factors surrounding today's youth. In addition, this book provides resources...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313336873
• ISBN13: 9780313336874
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.3"