Overview

The theme of this volume, studies in macro-micro influences on children, in their pathways to adulthood is aimed at examining the points of intersect between individual and family level reactions to the socioeconomic forces buffeting all industrialised societies. The papers in this volume allow understanding of the larger context which children acquire their experience and capacities for growth.

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Author:   Nancy Mandell ,  Elaine Porter ,  Geoffrey Tesson ,  John Lewko
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   JAI Press Inc.
Edition:   4th
Volume:   6
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.614kg
ISBN:  

9781559387460

ISBN 10:   1559387467
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   01 July 1994
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The macro-micro connection; growing up as a modern child in Western Europe - the impact of modernization and civilization processes on the everyday lives of children; Peter Buchner, Heinz-Hermann Kruger and Manuela du Bois-ReymondEthnic group differences in children's coping strategies; Paul E. Jose, Lynda L. Cafasso and Catherine A. D'Anna The family context of adolescent vulnerability and resilience to alcohol use and abuse; Rand D. Conger, Martha A. Rueter and Katherine J. Conger  Influences on migration intentions of rural adolescents; Laura Rudkin, Glen H. Elder, Jr and Rand Conger Conceptions of childhood transitions - a preliminary study; Marcia Summers and Carol Baker  Adolescent-to-adult transitions - social status and cognitive factors; Scott D. Scheer and Rob Palkovitz  Transition to higher education in the United States - institutional boundaries and pathways to adulthood; David P. Baker and David L. Stevenson Leaving home and coming back - the impact of recent parental divorce and family dynamics on young adults residential transitions; Teresa M. Cooney  Foster home providers to children with severe developmental disabilities - a profile; Ann Goetting and Mark G. Goetting Support and control in parent-child relations from childhood to early adolescence - the Maccoby-Minuchin hypothesis; Brian J. Bigelow, Elizabeth A. Levin and Sandra A. Cunning

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