The study of adolescence in the field of psychology has grown tremendously over the last two decades, necessitating a comprehensive and up-to-date revision of this seminal work. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field, Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg, and with contributions from the leading researchers, reflects the latest empirical work and growth in the field.

The study of adolescence in the field of psychology has grown tremendously over the last two decades, necessitating a comprehensive and up-to-date revision of this seminal work. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field, Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg, and with contributions from the leading researchers, reflects the latest empirical work and growth in the field.

Contributors.Foreword.Preface.1. The Scientific Study of Adolescent Development: PastPresent, and Future.PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE OFADOLESCENCE.2. Puberty and Psychological Development.3. Cognitive and Brain Development.4. Socialization and Self-Development: Channeling, SelectionAdjustment, and Reflection.5. Schools, Academic Motivation, and Stage-Environment Fit.6. Moral Cognitions and Prosocial Responding in Adolescence.7. Sex.8. Gender and Gender Role Development in Adolescence.9. Processes of Risk and Resilience During Adolescence: LinkingContexts and Individuals.PART TWO: SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL CONTEXTS INADOLESCENCE.10. Adolescence Across Place and Time: Globalization and theChanging Pathways to Adulthood.11. Parent-Adolescent Relationships and Influences.12. Adolescents' Relationships with Peers.13. Contexts for Mentoring: Adolescent-Adult Relationships inWorkplaces and Communities.14.Work and Leisure in Adolescence.15. Diversity in Developmental Trajectories Across Adolescence:Neighborhood Influences.16. Adolescents and Media.17. The Legal Regulation of Adolescence.PART THREE: ADOLESCENT CHALLENGES, CHOICES, AND POSITIVE YOUTHDEVELOPMENT.18. Adolescent Health from an International Perspective.19. Internalizing Problems During Adolescence.20. Conduct Disorder, Aggression, and Delinquency.21. Adolescent Substance Use.22. Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities and TheirFamilies.23. Volunteerism, Leadership, Political Socialization, and CivicEngagement.24. Applying Developmental Science: Methods, Visions, andValues.25. Youth Development, Developmental Assets, and PublicPolicy.Afterword: On the Future Development of AdolescentPsychology.Author Index.Subject Index.