Problem Behavior Theory and Adolescent Health
The Collected Works of Richard Jessor, Volume 2
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Beschreibung
This second volume of Richard Jessor’s influential works applies his groundbreaking theory to illuminating the psychosocial determinants of adolescent health. Focusing on a range of both health-compromising and health-enhancing behaviors, including problem drinking, marijuana use, risky driving, and early sexual experience as well as regular exercise and healthy diet, these writings advance understanding of the role of health behavior in adolescence and adolescent development. Chapters illustrate the relevance of the theory and of its interdisciplinary approach for research on behavioral health in adolescence and for the design of prevention/intervention programs to promote healthy development. In addition, the book’s comparative studies of U.S. and Chinese youth reveal the generality of the theory across societal and national differences.
Topics featured in this book include:
- Alcohol use and problem drinking in adolescent health and development.
- Psychosocial research on marijuana use.
- Understanding early initiation of sexual intercourse in adolescence.
- Smoking behavior in adolescence and young adulthood.
- Developmental change in risky driving.
- Healthy eating and regular exercise in adolescent health and development
This second volume of Richard Jessor’s influential works applies his groundbreaking theory to illuminating the psychosocial determinants of adolescent health. Focusing on a range of both health-compromising and health-enhancing behaviors, including problem drinking, marijuana use, risky driving, and early sexual experience as well as regular exercise and healthy diet, these writings advance understanding of the role of health behavior in adolescence and adolescent development. Chapters illustrate the relevance of the theory and of its interdisciplinary approach for research on behavioral health in adolescence and for the design of prevention/intervention programs to promote healthy development. In addition, the book’s comparative studies of U.S. and Chinese youth reveal the generality of the theory across societal and national differences.
Topics featured in this book include:
- Alcohol use and problem drinking in adolescent health and development.
- Psychosocial research on marijuana use.
- Understanding early initiation of sexual intercourse in adolescence.
- Smoking behavior in adolescence and young adulthood.
- Developmental change in risky driving.
- Healthy eating and regular exercise in adolescent health and development
Examines Problem Behavior Theory and research into adolescent and young adult behavioral health Provides a systematic psychosocial perspective to illuminate determinants, developmental course, and the consequence of engagement Explores traditional domains of problem, pro-social, and health behaviors Discusses personal and social protective and risk factors and how they account for variation in health-related behaviors Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Richard Jessor
Themen in »Problem Behavior Theory and Adolescent Health«
Adolescence and problem drinking Contraceptive use and adolescence Drug abuse and adolescent development Early initiation of sexual intercourse Healthy eating and regular exercise adolescents in China Healthy eating and regular exercise adolescents in the U.S. Marijuana use and problem drinking during adolescence Marijuana use during high school and college Personality and adolescent health behaviors Problem Behavior Theory and cigarette smoking Problem Behavior Theory and psychosocial development Problem Behavior Theory and sexual development Problem Behavior Theory, drinking, and risky driving Problem drinking among college students Problem drinking during emerging adulthood
Stimmen zu »Problem Behavior Theory and Adolescent Health«
“This book takes a fairly exhaustive look at adolescent health through Jessor’s theory and discusses the classic risky behaviors that many young people engage in. It would be a great addition to the libraries of clinicians and researchers who are working with youth.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2017)
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