Adolescence, Theories of

Authors

B. M. Newman, University of Rhode Island
P. R. Newman

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

12-1-2011

Abstract

The article provides an overview of theories of adolescence. An introduction to the nature of theory in the field of adolescence; a review of 10 families of theories including scope, assumptions, and contributions to the study of adolescence; an analysis of why there are so many theories in this field; and suggestions for future directions. © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Encyclopedia of Adolescence

Volume

1

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Newman, B. M., and P. R. Newman. "Adolescence, Theories of." Encyclopedia of Adolescence 1, (2011). doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-373951-3.00003-X.