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This book will make fascinating reading for anyone involved in the study of adolescence, or working with adolescents. The authors explore the transitions of school, family and personality in the contexts of family, friends and wider social factors. This exploration is based on original research carried out in Canberra, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Berlin, Hong Kong, Osaka and Taipei. The authors also provide valuable insights into the methodologies of cross-cultural study. The perspectives of this book make it an ideal resource for undergraduates and masters students undertaking a cross-cultural study, which is becoming a mandatory part of many degree courses.
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Adjustment of Adolescents Based on original research carried out in Canberra, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Berlin, Hong Kong, Osaka and Taipei, Adjustment of Adolescents examines adolescent adjustment to school, family and friends across cultures. Ruth and William Scott focus on social influences from family, friends and culture as they impinge on the adolescent’s personality, attitudinal, demographic and family characteristics. The authors examine the predictors of adjustment of adolescents from different social environments to varying situations, and provide valuable insights into the methodologies of cross-cultural study. Adjustment of Adolescents will be an ideal resource for undergraduates and masters students undertaking a cross-cultural study, and will make fascinating reading for anyone involved in the study of adolescence. Ruth Scott is a Visiting Fellow and the late W.A.Scott was formerly Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. Their previous publications include Adaptation of Immigrants: Individual Differences and Determinations (1989). INTERNATIONAL SERIES IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Series Editor: Professor W.Peter Robinson, University of Bristol, UK Adjustment of Adolescents: Cross-cultural Similarities and Differences (Scott and Scott) Adolescence: From Crisis to Coping. A Thirteen Nation Study (Gibson-Cline) Assertion and its Social Context (Wilson and Gallois) Changing European Identities: Social Psychological Analyses of Social Change (Breakwell and Lyons) Children as Consumers: A Psychological Analysis of the Young People's Market (Gunter and Furnham) Children's Social Competenc e in Context: The Contributions of Family, School and Culture (Schneider) Emotion and Social Judgements (Forgas) Game Theory and its Applications in the Social and Biological Sciences (Colman) Genius and Eminence, 2nd edition (Albert) Making Sense of Television: The Psychology of Audience Interpretation (Livingstone) The Psychology of Gambling (Walker) Social Dilemmas: Theoretical Issues and Research Findings (Liebrand) Social Groups and Identities: Developing the Legacy of Henri Tajfel (Robinson) The Theory of Reasoned Action: Its Application to AIDS Preventative Behavior (Terry, Gallois and McCamish) If you wish to contribute to the series please send a synopsis to Professor Peter Robinson, University of Bristol, Department of Psychology, 8 Woodlands Road, Bristol BS8 1TN. Adjustment of Adolescents Cross-cultural similarities and differences Ruth Scott and W.A.Scott London and New York First published 1998 by Routledge 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2005. “To purchase your own copy of this or any of Taylor & Francis or Routledge’s collection of thousands of eBooks please go to www.eBookstore.tandf.co.uk.” Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 29 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001 © 1998 Ruth Scott and W.A.Scott All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and