Title: Values, religion, and culture in adolescent development /
Authors: Trommsdorff, Gisela.; Chen, Xinyin.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Adolescent psychology; Values; Religion and culture; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / General.
Abstract: "Cultural values and religious beliefs play a substantial role in adolescent development. Developmental scientists have shown increasing interest in how culture and religion are involved in the processes through which adolescents adapt to environments. This volume constitutes a timely and unique addition to the literature on human development from a cultural-contextual perspective. Editors Gisela Trommsdorff and Xinyin Chen present systematic and in-depth discussions of theoretical perspectives, landmark studies and strategies for further research in the field. The eminent contributors reflect diverse cultural perspectives, transcending the Western emphasis of many previous works. This volume will be of interest to scholars and professionals interested in basic developmental processes, adolescent social psychology and the sociological and psychological dimensions of religion"--
Contents: Machine generated contents note: Preface Gisela Trommsdorff and Xinyin Chen; Part I. Theoretical Perspectives on Values, Religion, and Adolescent Development in Cultural Context: 1. Cultural perspectives on values and religion in adolescent development: a conceptual overview and synthesis Gisela Trommsdorf; 2. Psychological functions of religion in youths --