This guidebook is for the use of leaders of programs developed to educate parents who wish to be the primary sexuality educators for their children. It consists of a number of curricula, some appropriate for parents of adolescents and others primarily for parents of young children. It includes outlines for class activities and discussions as well…

The research project described in this paper examined the development of analytic writing abilities in late high school and college level students. Following a brief discussion of the project, in which 135 students at different educational levels wrote position papers on an assigned topic, and 35 participated in protocol analysis, the paper offers…

The similarity of factors which mediate psychosocial maturity and those which are associated with substance use or abuse suggests a reciprocal relationship between ego identity development and behavior. Because substance use has increased in our society, has become socially acceptable in some contexts, and has an effect on the perception of…

This guide advocates an alliance among diverse groups for the purpose of decreasing the incidence of adolescent pregnancy and improving the outcome of pregnancies that do occur. It provides useful information for communities interested in developing pregnancy prevention activities. Statistics about adolescent pregnancies are given and the…

Research on adolescent substance use has focused on prevalence and incidence; however, contextual factors have been largely ignored. A survey of 155 adolescents from a Minneapolis suburb was conducted to assess contextual factors affecting adolescent substance use. Subjects reported their use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marihuana with respect to…

Although adolescence is generally recognized as a period of dramatic change, the issue of whether it is also a time of stress and disturbance is still controversial. To examine the impact of pubertal development on adolescents, data were used from a 5-year longitudinal study of white males and females. A variety of self-concept, behavioral, value,…

The uniqueness and importance of physical education in the middle school years are expounded upon by various speakers. The roles of games, physical development, and sports are explored to determine activities specifically pertinent to middle school students and their needs. Problems that physical education teachers may face with middle school…

A review of research regarding the self-concept, locus of control, temperament, problem behavior, and social status of learning-disabled (LD) adolescents reveals a general lack of information, conflicting results, and methodological pitfalls inherent in the study of LD adolescent personality and behavioral development. (CB)

Free-written descriptions of self and others were obtained from 190 adolescent boys and girls. Descriptions became longer, more "psychological," and more organized over adolescence. Modes of constructing persons were positively correlated across different stimulus persons. Self-descriptions tended to be more person-centered than…

Analyzes longitudinal data for young men to determine the effects of schooling and tracking in Israeli high schools on changes in measured intelligence during adolescence. Concludes among other things, that extended schooling enhances intelligence substantially during adolescence; more in the academic than the vocational track. (Author/GEA)

A systematic examination of the desired outcome of discipline is important before developing a discipline structure. Discipline goals should be based on: (1) appropriate developmental expectation; (2) societal expectations of the individual; and (3) a mechanism for helping youngsters formulate goals for their own behavior management. (JDD)

Analysis of cognitive, psychoanalytical, and moral development theories of J. Piaget, O. Rank, E. Erikson, L. Kohlberg, D. Elkind, and C. Gilligan revealed teaching strategies for gifted adolescents which involve encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills; supporting student interests; developing students' positive self-esteem; exposing…

Examines the 455 articles published in "Adolescence" between Spring 1976 and Winter 1981. Notes the most frequently appearing topics, including problem behaviors, sexuality, values, clinical programs, parent and peer relationships, schooling, stage theories, and other topics such as work and ethnicity. Conclusions are compiled and trends noted.…

It is important to understand the biological, psychological, and social pressures facing modern adolescents in order to use art education as a uniting force in the evolution of education. These pressures are discussed and the role of art as a catalyst in adolescents' total education is examined. (IS)

Adolescence involves multiple academic changes and increased challenges with potential dramatic effects on student motivation and learning. This chapter focuses on the influence of one motivational process, perceived self-efficacy. The chapter provides background information on self-efficacy related to the larger theoretical framework of human…