Adolescent Psychology

Adolescent Psychology

By Stephen B. Gadzama (phd)
Michael Caine
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Length1h 51m

About this audiobook

This comprehensive text explores the multifaceted world of adolescent psychology, offering a deep dive into the biological, cognitive, emotional, and social development of adolescents. Drawing on classical and contemporary theories—including those of Hall, Freud, Erikson, Bandura, and Piaget—the book provides an integrative framework for understanding adolescence as a dynamic, transitional stage in human development. The book critically analyzes the role of cultural, environmental, and socio-political contexts in shaping adolescent experiences, particularly within the Nigerian and broader African societal frameworks. It addresses key concerns such as drug abuse, cultism, political thuggery, peer pressure, identity formation, and emotional regulation. With a focus on the interplay between individual development and societal expectations, this work serves as an essential resource for educators, psychologists, parents, and policymakers seeking to guide adolescents through this critical life stage with empathy, insight, and evidence-based strategies.

Audiobook details

GenreHealth and Wellness, Self-Help
Length1 hr 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 9, 2025
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
15Development
2Chapter One
16Maturation
3ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
17Maturation and learning
4Early Adolescence
18Readiness
5Middle Adolescence
19Characteristics of Development during Adolescence
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6Who is an Adolescent?
20Teaching And Learning During Adolescence
7Scope of Adolescents Psychology
21The Meaning and Evidence of Social Maturation
8Chapter Two
22Adolescence and Identity
9THEORIES OF ADOLESCENCE
23Body Change and the Self Concept
10The Biological-Maturational Theories
24Intellectual Development during Adolescence
11Social Learning Theory
25Characteristics of Formal Operation
12The Psychoanalytic Theory
26Emotional Development
13The Cultural-Context Theory
27Behavioural Development
14Growth
28Chapter Four

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