The World's Youth
Adolescence in Eight Regions of the Globe

This 2002 book provides descriptions of adolescence in eight very different regions of the world.

B. Bradford Brown (Edited by), Reed W. Larson (Edited by), T. S. Saraswathi (Edited by)

9780521006057, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 10 October 2002

382 pages, 7 b/w illus. 12 tables
22.8 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.51 kg

'… a welcome contribution towards highlighting the need to study this vital segment of the population. it will prove of help to many professionals working in the mental health field including psychologists, social workers and health planners. It will also benefit educationalists, human resource and community developers as well as those involved in the current cultural and political discourse.' European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

The life stage of adolescence now occurs in most corners of the world, but it takes different forms in different regions. Peers, with such a central role in Western adolescence, play a comparatively minor role in the lives of Arabic and South Asian adolescents. Emotional turmoil and individuation from family occur in some societies but not others. Adolescent sexual revolutions are sweeping through Japan and Latin America. In this 2002 book, scholars from eight regions of the world describe the distinct nature of adolescence in their regions. They draw on research to address standard topics regarding this age - family and peer relationships, schooling, preparation for work, physical and mental health - and show how these have a different cast across societies. As a whole, the book depicts how rapid global change is dramatically altering the experience of the adolescent transition, creating opportunities and challenges for adolescents, parents, teachers, and concerned others.

1. The kaleidoscope of adolescence: experiences of the world's youth at the beginning of the 21st century B. Bradford Brown, Reed W. Larson and T. S. Saraswathi
2. Demographic trends affecting youth around the world Elizabeth Fussell and Margaret E. Greene
3. Adolescence in sub-Saharan Africa: an image constructed from Africa's triple inheritance A. Bame Nsamenang
4. Adolescence in India: street urchins or Silicon Valley millionaires? Suman Verma and T. S. Saraswathi
5. Adolescence in China and Japan: adapting to a changing environment Harold W. Stevenson and Akane Zusho
6. Youth in Southeast Asia: living within the continuity of tradition and the turbulence of change Madelene Santa Maria
7. Arab adolescents facing the future: enduring ideals and pressures to change Marilyn Booth
8. Adolescents in Russia: surviving the turmoil and creating a brighter future Anna Stetsenko
9. Adolescence in Latin America: facing the future with skepticism Carlos Welti Chanes
10. Adolescents in Western countries in the 21st century: vast opportunities - for all? Jeffrey Jensen Arnett
11. Adolescence in global perspective: an agenda for social policy T. S. Saraswathi and Reed W. Larson.

Subject Areas: Child & developmental psychology [JMC], Social groups [JFS]