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Adolescence in Context
Second Edition
- Tara L. Kuther - Western Connecticut State University, USA
August 2025 | 568 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Adolescence in Context by award-winning author Tara L. Kuther is a topically oriented text that connects learners to the science shaping our understanding of today’s teenagers and young adults. Organized around three core themes—the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science—the text presents classic and current research, along with foundational theories, framed in real-life intersectional contexts such as sex, gender, race, ethnicity, ability, and socioeconomic status. With the new Second Edition, students can expect to gain a deeper understanding of adolescence that they can apply to their personal lives and future careers.
Preface
Acknowledgements
About The Author
Chapter 1: Introduction to Adolescent Development
Chapter 2: Theories and Research in Adolescent Development
Chapter 3: Biological Development
Chapter 4: Cognitive Development
Chapter 5: Self and Identity
Chapter 6: Gender
Chapter 7: Sexuality
Chapter 8: Morality, Religion, and Values
Chapter 9: Family Context
Chapter 10: Peers
Chapter 11: School and Work Contexts
Chapter 12: Media and Online Contexts
Chapter 13: Socioemotional and Behavioral Problems During Adolescence
Glossary
I recently switched to this textbook and have truly enjoyed using it in my Families and Adolescents undergraduate course! This textbook is accessible, visually engaging, and provides a comprehensive and empirically grounded exploration of adolescence, covering developmental changes, diverse perspectives, practical implications, and integration of research findings, making it an invaluable resource for family scientists seeking to understand the complexities of adolescent development in any context.
University of Southern Mississippi
Kuther offers a comprehensive overview of the adolescent experience. A variety of dimensions are covered, from biological to socialemotional to cultural, influences on developments. There are relevant topics covered serving as a springboard for class discussions.
Immaculata University
