{"product_id":"9781461428091","title":"Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development: Bridging the Gaps Between Theory, Research, and Practice","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAdvancing Responsible Adolescent Development: Bridging the Gaps Between Theory, Research, and Practice\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGavazzi, Stephen\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite their flocking to social networking sites in unprecedented numbers, research confirms that adolescents continue to be influenced primarily by their families rather than their peers and other social contexts. Consequently, the family unit remains a vital setting for understanding and intervening with youth. Synthesizing important findings from the literature on family science and such related fields as psychology, sociology, social work, and public health, \u003ci\u003eFamilies with Adolescents\u003c\/i\u003e focuses a unique panoramic lens on the study of adolescent development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis concise volume offers a clear blueprint for more consistently improved practice, emphasizing family process and structure instead of individual developmental stages. Its chapters deftly summarize the recent knowledge base across the mental health and social services disciplines, illustrating family concerns and theoretical perspectives coupled with real-world vignettes and making cogent use of family assessment measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatured topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral concepts of family development, family systems, ecological, attachment, and social learning theories in relation to families with adolescents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpact of the family on adolescent behavior, education, and mental health outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected studies on parenting behaviors, conflict resolution, and other major aspects of families with adolescents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication topics in family-based intervention and prevention programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrating theory, research, and applications to create a “triple threat” model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFamilies with Adolescents\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for researchers and graduate students as well as mental health therapists in clinical child and developmental psychology, family studies, human development, sociology, social work, andeducation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2014-10-01\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781461428091\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4419-8246-9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 197\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49471710691468,"sku":"9781461428091","price":161.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781461428091.jpg?v=1777987289","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781461428091","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}