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Rosenheim, Eliyahu; Gaoni, Bracha – Adolescence, 1977
There are potentially healthy adolescents who display excessive reluctance to move toward independent decision and action. This research presents a clinical description of this "syndrome", conceptualizes it as a defensive maneuver against mourning over cherished childhood dreams and offers steps for therapeutic intervention. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Decision Making, Dialogs (Literary)