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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. This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. Instructors, see how Vantage works!  Take a brief self-guided tour with our interactive demo

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgements About The Author Chapter 1: Introduction to Adolescent Development What Is Adolescence? Adolescence: Its Origins and Today Adolescent Development: Processes, Tasks, and Contexts of Development Sociohistorical Context and Adolescent Development Biology-Context Interactions And Adolescent Development Chapter Summary Key Terms Chapter 2: Theories and Research in Adolescent Development Core Concepts and Questions About Adolescent Development Foundational Theories: Psychoanalytic and Behaviorist Theories Cognitive Theories Systems Theories The Science Of Adolescent Development Research Ethics and Applied Developmental Science Chapter Summary Key Terms Chapter 3: Biological Development Puberty Biological and Contextual Influences on Pubertal Timing Psychological and Social Effects of Puberty Health in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Chapter Summary Key Terms Chapter 4: Cognitive Development Brain Development in Adolescence Constructivist Approaches Information Processing Theory Individual Differences in Intelligence Social Cognition Chapter Summary Key Terms Chapter 5: Self and Identity Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Emotional Development and Personality in Adolescence Identity Ethnic-Racial Identity Chapter Summary Key Terms Chapter 6: Gender Gender Terminology, Gender Stereotypes, and Gender Differences Influences on Gender Typing Developmental Timeline of Gender Typing and Gender Identity Transgender and Gender Diverse Identities in Adolescence Chapter Summary Key Terms Chapter 7: Sexuality Sexual Activity During Adolescence LGBTQ+ Adolescents Risky Sexual Activity and Problems Sexuality Education Chapter Summary Key Terms Chapter 8: Morality, Religion, and Values Moral Reasoning Modern Theories of Moral Development Prosocial Development Religion and Religiosity Civic Development and Engagement Summary Key Terms Chapter 9: Family Context The Family System Parent-Adolescent Relationships Parenting Styles Families and Family Transitions Adolescents and Families at Risk Chapter Summary Key Terms Chapter 10: Peers Friendship Peer Group Peer Influence Dating and Romantic Relationships Summary Key Terms Chapter 11: School and Work Contexts Achievement Motivation School Transitions and Academic Achievement Adolescents With NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS Adolescent Work and Education Summary Key Terms Chapter 12: Media and Online Contexts Understanding Adolescents’ Use of Screen Media Exposure to Screen Violence, Sex, and Substance Use Problematic Media Use Social Media and Adolescent Development Media Literacy and Media Policy Summary Key Terms Chapter 13: Socioemotional and Behavioral Problems During Adolescence Problems, Risk, and Resilience Anxiety Disorders and Eating Disorders Depression, Suicide, and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Alcohol and Substance Use Externalizing Behavior and Delinquency Positive Youth Development Summary Key Terms Glossary

About the Author :
  Tara L. Kuther is professor of psychology at Western Connecticut State University where she has taught courses in child, adolescent, and adult development for 30 years. She earned her PhD in developmental psychology at Fordham University. Dr. Kuther is fellow of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA, Division 2), has served in various capacities in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and Society for Research on Adolescence, and is the former chair of the Teaching Committee for the Society for Research in Child Development. Her research interests include social cognition and risky activity in adolescence and adulthood. She is the award-winning author of Lifespan Development: Lives in Context, other developmental psychology texts, as well as books to promote student professional development and help them succeed in college and afterward.  

Review :
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. 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.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781071913413
  • Publisher: Sage Publications Inc Ebooks
  • Publisher Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1071913417
  • Publisher Date: 19 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Digital download and online


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