Books in the Studies in Adolescent Development series

Autonomy is a central feature of adolescent development, playing a key role in adolescents¿ psychosocial adjustment. However, opinions differ about the nature and definition of autonomy and so important questions regarding the role of autonomy in adolescents¿ development have remained unanswered. This book aims to address these questions while bringing clarity to the literature on adolescent autonomy.

Youth in Superdiverse Societies brings together theoretical, methodological and international approaches to the study of globalization, diversity, and acculturation in adolescence. It examines vital issues including migration, integration, cultural identities, and ethnic minorities.

Considers the role of deception during adolescence, and explores the factors which underpin adolescents' choice to deceive, whether these deceptions will be successful, and the ways in which such lies could be detected.

The dynamic systems approach is increasingly popular within developmental research, especially in the domain of adolescent development. This edited book provides both theoretical and technical knowledge about the application of dynamic systems theory in such a way that the readers will be able to implement this approach themselves. This book is ideal for researchers who study development who are not statistical or methodological specialists. It provides clear, step-by-step descriptions of theories and techniques that are designed for the study of developmental processes.

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence: Insights from the Dynamic Systems Approach investigates state-of-the-art insights into adolescent development that have resulted from adopting a dynamic systems approach.