Childhood and adolescence
Subtitle: cross-cultural perspectives and applications
By: edited by Uwe P. Gielen and Jaipaul Roopnarine
Contributors: Gielen, Uwe P. 1940-; Roopnarine, Jaipaul L
Series: Advances in applied developmental psychology -- no. 23; Advances in applied developmental psychology
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 470
Subjects: Child psychology -- Cross-cultural studies -- Congresses; Adolescent psychology -- Cross-cultural studies -- Congresses; Ethnopsychology -- Congresses
Genres: Cross-cultural studies; Congresses
Description: In this book, the authors detail cross-cultural issues affecting youngsters, including parenting practices, gender role socialization, risk and resilience in childhood, and more. The text challenges existing beliefs about childhood development, offers current research on childrearing and socialization practices in diverse cultures, and examines social and educational policies as they relate to children and adolescents. Socialization practices within families, communities, and educational settings are included. --From publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [443]-457 and index