Understanding early adolescent self and identity : applications and interventions Understanding early adolescent self and identity: an introduction Thomas M. Brinthaupt & Richard P. Lipka Part I: Conceptual issues Self and identity in early adolescence: the pains and gains of knowing who and what you are Catrin Finkenauer Rutger C.M.E. Engels Wim Meeus & Annerieke Oosterwegel Self esteem as a multifaceted construct Michael H. Kernis Part II: School and the sense of self On academic identity formation in middle school settings during early adolescence: a motivational contextual perspective Robert W. Roeser & Shun Lau The ecology of middle grades school and possible selves: theory research and action Peggy Clements & Edward Seidman Part III: Peer relationships and behavioral problems Self self esteem conflicts and best friendships in early adolescence Margarita Azmitia Stability and change in global self esteem and self related affect Françoise Alsaker & Dan Olweus Influence of competence and alcohol use on self esteem: latent growth curve models using longitudinal data Lawrence M. Scheier & Gilbert J. Botvin Part IV: Early adolescent interventions Identity in early adolescence via social change activities: experience of the adolescent social action program Lily Dow Velarde Randall G. Starling & Nina B. Wallerstein A place to call home: youth organizations in the lives of inner city adolescents Nancy L. Deutsch & Barton J. Hirsch Esteem enhancement interventions during early adolescence David L. DuBois Carol Burk Braxton & Heather D. Tevendale