Hurrelmann, Klaus
Developmental Tasks in Adolescence
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138322431
- author:
- Hurrelmann, Klaus
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 130
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.9 centimetres (0.22 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Developmental Tasks in Adolescence explores how socialisation theory can be applied to four major life tasks: Qualifying, Bonding, Consumption and Participation. This approach suggests that mastering these everyday skills is crucial for personal individuation and social integration, laying the foundation for self-identity.
In modern democratic societies, adolescence has become a prolonged period of transition, with puberty starting earlier and adulthood being increasingly postponed. As a result, the way adolescents navigate life's challenges becomes a pattern for future life stages.
This sociological study is valuable reading for students and academics in psychology, sociology, education, social work, and youth studies, offering insights into the importance of mastering developmental tasks for successful integration into adulthood.