The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the vocational development process of tenth-grade disadvantaged students can be facilitated through deliberate intervention in the form of supplementary learning experiences. (Author)

Thirty-two eighth-and twelfth-grade daughters and their mothers were audiotaped as they discussed unresolved mother-daughter conflict themes. The purpose was to examine how maternal regulation and daughters striving for autonomy reflected in dyadic communications. Results indicated that mothers regulated conversation through questions while…

This issue is introduced as a series of papers organized around the question as to whether the adolescent-parent relationship might not be accurately characterized as four very different relationships--differences between boys and girls, differences between mothers and fathers, and differences between boys and girls in interaction with mothers…

Considers the nature and needs of the emerging adolescent. Identifies important concerns not discussed in this journal issue: child abuse, divorce and visitation rights, nuclear war, work in and out of the home, and stress. Briefly describes the seven articles contained in the issue. (CB)

Compared ego identity in adolescents identified as having behavioral problems with those reported not to have behavior problems. Found ego identity achievement, including trust, initiative, and identity, but not autonomy and industry, significantly greater in those without behavior problems. Adolescents who had achieved a higher degree of identity…

A review of existing emotional disorder assessment techniques confirmed that they are inappropriate for most children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and pay inadequate attention to affective symptoms in these subjects. A new instrument designed to evaluate mood and affect which has shown good interrater agreement is described.…

Investigated stressors and symptoms in 60 students. In order of frequency, elementary students cited family problems, feeling different, and school problems; junior high school students cited general adolescent problems, peer pressure, and family problems; and high school students cited the future, school problems, and peer pressure. Students…

Emphasizes necessity of reconsideration of adolescent development, for these reasons: the view of childhood has changed; females have not been systematically studied; theories of cognitive development favor mathematical and scientific thinking over the humanities; and because the psychology of adolescence is anchored in separation and independence…

Adolescent risk-taking behavior needs to be understood in the context of contemporary youth culture and normal development. To facilitate passage through adolescence, parents should sustain a climate of control and commitment balanced by respect for the adolescent's increased capacity for self-regulation. (Author)

Examines survey and longitudinal studies that focus on West German adolescents' educational and career expectations. Results showed that failure in school, a downgrading in the school career, and an orientation toward educational and vocational careers which failed to meet either parents' or students' expectations resulted in psychosocial stress…

Examined influence of adolescent development, parent-adolescent relationship, and psychological characteristics of midlife adults on marital satisfaction during transitional period of the family life cycle between childhood and adolescence. Marital satisfaction during the family's adolescent years was negatively influenced by distance in the…

Suggests how parents, as key participants, can use bibliotherapy as an effective tool in helping teenagers solve their problems. Reports attitudes toward bibliotherapy and the interactions among the parents and children of four families. (JK)

The relation between Loevinger's measure of ego development and moral development as indexed by Rest's Defining Issue Test was examined in a sample of 517 adolescents between 12 and 21 years of age. The existence of a strong relationship between the moral and ego development during adolescence was clearly supported. (Author/LMO)

Perry's scheme of intellectual and ethical development was examined for sex differences with respect to three areas of identity concern: occupational choice, interpersonal relationships, and sexual identity. Regression analyses revealed patterns in which male personality processes focused upon occupational issues while female processes focused…

Examined the relationship between empathy and moral reasoning, age and gender differences in expression of emotional empathy, and flexibility of moral reasoning in 330 adolescents, ages 12 to 20. Moral reasoning, assessed by Flexibility of Moral Judgement Index, and empathy were found to be unrelated. (Author/DST)