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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

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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.--Mya Rome (3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM) 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.--Maria Cuddy-Casey (1/10/2024 12:00:00 AM) The author provides relevant research for many of the developmental experiences that adolescents face in a modern society.--Brittany Wishart ""Pre pub Review"" (4/12/2023 12:00:00 AM)

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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.

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