Despite their flocking to social networking sites in unprecedented numbers, research confirms that adolescents continue to be influenced primarily by their families rather than their peers and other social contexts. Consequently, the family unit remains a vital setting for understanding and intervening with youth. Synthesizing important findings from the literature on family science and such related fields as psychology, sociology, social work, and public health, Families with Adolescents focuses a unique panoramic lens on the study of adolescent development.

This concise volume offers a clear blueprint for more consistently improved practice, emphasizing family process and structure instead of individual developmental stages. Its chapters deftly summarize the recent knowledge base across the mental health and social services disciplines, illustrating family concerns and theoretical perspectives coupled with real-world vignettes and making cogent use of family assessment measures.

Featured topics include:

• Central concepts of family development, family systems, ecological, attachment, and social learning theories in relation to families with adolescents.
• Impact of the family on adolescent behavior, education, and mental health outcomes.
• Selected studies on parenting behaviors, conflict resolution, and other major aspects of families with adolescents.
• Application topics in family-based intervention and prevention programs.
• Integrating theory, research, and applications to create a “triple threat” model.

Families with Adolescents is an essential resource for researchers and graduate students as well as mental health therapists in clinical child and developmental psychology, family studies, human development, sociology, social work, andeducation.

Adolescent Development
Adolescents
Application Issues
Clinical Practice
Cultural Background
Ethnicity
Families
Family Science
Family Structure
Family Studies
Family Theory
Family-based Interventions
Interdisciplinary
Intervention
Prevention
Research-based
Sociology
Theoretical Research

• Introduction to Families with Adolescents

• Adolescent Development and Family Dynamics

• Parenting During Adolescence

• Communication in the Family

• Conflict and Resolution

• Independence and Boundaries

• Cultural Influences on Adolescent Families

• Technology and Social Media in Family Life

• Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Education and Academic Support

• Peer Influence and Family Relationships

• Challenges and Resilience in Families with Adolescents

• Support Systems and Resources

• Looking Ahead: Preparing for Adulthood

Department of Human Development and Fami, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

Stephen M. Gavazzi

Book Title
Families with Adolescents

Book Subtitle
Bridging the Gaps Between Theory, Research, and Practice

Authors
Stephen M. Gavazzi

Series Title
Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8246-9

eBook Packages
Behavioral Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)

Softcover ISBN
978-1-4614-2809-1
Published: 01 October 2014

eBook ISBN
978-1-4419-8246-9
Published: 13 May 2011

Series ISSN
2195-089X

Series E-ISSN
2195-0903

Edition Number
1

Number of Pages
XVII, 197

Topics
Child and School Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counseling, Sociology, general, Social Work, Sociology of Education