Adolescent Health: The Role of Individual Differences (Adolescence and Society Series) [Paperback]

Patrick Heaven (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415115795 | ISBN-13: 978-0415115797 | Publication Date: May 26, 1996 | Edition: 1

Adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet exciting phases in life. Increased autonomy brings with it new health risks ranging from drugs and sexually transmitted disease, to eating disorders and suicidal depression. Even though todays teenagers are more concerned with and educated about their health than any previous generation, they still engage in risky behaviour.

Adolescent Health explores how individual differences contribute to health and illness across a wide range of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Patrick Heaven blends the latest research findings from a range of sources with practical suggestions on how to improve health care services for adolescents. Adolescent Health will prove valuable to professionals working with young people, social science students and parents.

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"Throughout, ideas are clearly expressed and well-illustrated with current research material. The book should prove helpful for all those working with young people, whether as professionals or voluntary, and would also be worthwhile for students of psychology." --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Patrick C. L. Heaven is Senior Lecturer in psychology at the University of Wollongong, Australia. His previous publications include Contemporary Adolescence: A Social Psychological Approach (1994); Adolescence: An Australian Perspective (1990, edited by Heaven and Callan) and Life Span Development (1992, edited).

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Psychology Press; 1 edition (May 26, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415115795
• ISBN-13: 978-0415115797
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,758,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent piece from this well known researcher, April 5, 2000

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This review is from: Adolescent Health: The Role of Individual Differences (Adolescence and Society Series) (Paperback)

Heaven has produced a book that really is must reading for those studying social psychology and those who have an interest in why adolescents behave the way they do. With simple yet eloquent language Heaven takes us through a gamut of issues adolescents face and explains the behaviours that often puzzle those who work with adolescents. From body image to mental health, the author has compiled the very best in empirical research to support his arguments and ideas. The book will open your mind to why adolescents behave as they do.