Essays and Research Papers on Adolescent Psychology

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts Erikson and Piaget's adolescent stages. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how having the right type of friends means acceptance in today's world, without the knowledge of how important a role those interactions will ultimately play in his adult life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on the physical, cognitive, emotional and moral changes children undergo between the ages of 12 and 18 (or 20). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper takes a look at the pros and cons of the violent media causing violence argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overivew of the issues that impact adolescent development. This paper integrates three interviews and relates the outcomes of the interviews to the findings in the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that compares and contrasts these three learning/development theories. Each is explained providing three major concepts in each, three similarities, and three differences. The writer comments on the interaction of physical, cognitive and emotional development bringing in Erikson's' stages. The writer also comments on why it is important to understand normal ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of teenage anxiety. A case study is used to present a hypothetical treatment plan involving CBT. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 15 page paper examines parenting issues and supports spanking as an alternative under certain conditions. There is an extensive literature review and annotated bibliography included. The bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 12 page research paper that discusses the ramifications of adolescent identity development in terms of overall society and in regards to the role of schools in this process. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the Youtube video originally posted by fifteen year old Amanda Todd. What lessons can we learn?

This 3 page research paper discusses the ways in which adolescents and people in late adulthood are challenged by changes in their bodies and functioning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses these issues: how adolescence has change in the last three decades; what is self-esteem and how does it change during adolescence; what are autonomy and attachment as they are related to adolescence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the effects on behavior generated by exposure to violence in the media, with a particular emphasis on the negative effects of video games. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses many of the pressures teenagers face. These include peer pressures, pressures to try alcohol and drugs, and high expectations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper presents a brief discussion of Online gaming addiction among adolescents. The null and alternative hypotheses are provided along with what evidence would be needed to accept or reject them. The study would focus on the cognitive perspective of motivation. Two other studies are mentioned. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of adolescent psychological development. The importance of social interaction and environmental support is emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper recalls the authors horror at having to wait to be chosen as a team member in debate class when she is sure she will be passed over till the very end. The author is chosen first, however, because the team captain recognizes she will be an asset. No sources ...

This 16 page research paper outlines plans for a proposed Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Project. The writer focuses on relevant recent literature that addresses the implementation of EBP data, leadership in regards to translating research into practice, and planning for change, implementation and evaluation of the planned EBP Project. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 25 page research paper considers the case scenario of John, a 19-year-old father, who faces multiple challenges, such as the need to find employment and provide support for his young son. This discussion of this case scenario considers this referral to family therapy from multiple perspectives. In Part 1, ethical, social and cultural issues, ...

A 3 page paper that includes a one-page outline. The paper discuses two issues related to teenage alcoholism: skills training and impulse control training. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page essay addresses various issues that pertain to adolescent development as portrayed in the recent remark of Footloose. The paper address peer interactions and peer pressure, parent-child relationships, behavioral changes at puberty, as well as other topics. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper that describes and compares 3 Internet sites that provide information on adolescent cognitive development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper briefly summarizes the problems that can confront young adults and how they are detected and treated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper. Working with teenagers who use drugs or alcohol is a true challenge for counselors. This essay begins with statistics about how many teenagers reported using different substances. The essay then goes right into a description and explanation of The Seven Challenges program, an evidence-based program for treating teenage substance abusers. ...

A 3 page paper. The essay will analyze this issue of Seventeen. The analysis includes the number of advertisements, the emphasis of the magazine and their advertisers. The writer comments on Bandura’s social learning theory in terms of this magazine. Bibliography lists 2 sources.