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Papers On Adolescent Psychology
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Gender and the Manifestations of Eating Disorders
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This 11 page paper considers why it is that there is a large gender gap between the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. The writers examines why males are less prone than females to the condition using existing studies including consideration of influences such as self images, self esteem, confidence, depression, family and even social or economic factors. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
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How Divorce Impacts Children
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8 pages in length. Through a child's eyes, divorce is nothing short of a disaster. To them, it symbolizes the complete destruction of their family unit, forcing them to choose sides in a game they never wanted to play in the first place. The stress that accompanies divorce cannot help but infiltrate the child's every waking moment, eventually detrimentally affecting school work, social relationships and issues of self-esteem. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
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This 4 page paper examines three articles about sexual orientation, in particular the problems faced by homosexual children and teens in school and beyond. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBsexor.rtf
Illiteracy And Juvenile Delinquency
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10 pages in length. The notion that illiteracy is directly associated with the incidence of juvenile delinquency has received significant consideration within the psychological and educational communities. Clearly, if an individual does not possess the ability to read or write, the mere act of obtaining – much less advancing in – a good job is out of reach. Additionally, the basics of life represent the utmost frustration and anger, such as understanding simple directions or being self-motivated, which ultimately leads to a significant sense of failure. Combine that with the social stigma inherently associated with illiteracy, and this creates one considerably maladjusted youth whose inability to read and write breeds hopelessness and juvenile delinquency. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Influences of 'tube/tv violence'
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(5 pp) Victims of violence in America today are
most likely to be between the ages of 12 and 24.
According to 1999 MTV: Music Television research,
violence is the number one concern overall among
ts viewers. And, in a recent American Psychological
Association poll, 40 percent of youth say they have
been concerned about a potentially violent
classmate Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBtvviol.rtf
Interview And Discussion About Adolescent Obesity
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5 pages in length. Upon interviewing an adolescent's perspective upon obesity, it was discovered that modern adolescent diets reflect the significant pressures that are placed upon impressionable teens. Whether the influence is that of popular culture, athletics or religious affiliations, teenagers are faced with difficult choices when it comes to food. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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It Takes An Entire Village
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This is a 4 page paper in which the writer examines the causes of juvenile delinquency and proposes some individual contributions which may diminish the problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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James Garbarino's "Lost Boys : Why Our Sons Turn Violent And How We Can Save Them": Critical Analysis
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5 pages in length. James Garbarino's "Lost Boys : Why Our Sons Turn Violent And How We Can Save Them" clearly addresses the ills of human nature, many of which are brought about through prejudice, contempt and hatred. Garbarino reports that twenty-five percent of America's entire annual homicide count is committed by youth under the age of twenty-one. It is his quest to pinpoint the psychological, sociological and environmental reasons for such an exorbitant percentage of violent young people. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Jerome Kagen
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A 5 page paper that presents the arguments surrounding Kagen's statement that adolescence "begins in biology and ends in culture." Kagen's comment appears to be in response to the division among theorists in regards to the primary causative factor in adolescent behavior--some, including Gesell, believe that it is biology, while Karen Horney supported the belief in the cultural influences. Kagen's statement supports a progression that allows for the effects of both. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Juvenile Delinquency: Correlations between Single-Parent Families and Juvenile Crime
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements that define the correlation between increasing single-parent households and juvenile crime. This paper outlines the impact of parental involvement, suppositions regarding the decline of parental involvement, and the implications for determining how delinquency develops. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Juvenile Delinquency: The Fault of the Parent?
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An 8 page overview of the role of the parent in child conduct. Emphasizes that while a child’s interaction with his or her parent is pivotal to determining conduct, this interaction is only one factor of many. Utilizes current research on juvenile behavior to conclude that while parents are obviously responsible to some degree for the actions of their children, there is a point in time in any parental situation where a parent’s influence loses out to that of peers or society in general. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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