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An Adolescent's Self-Esteem, 2004.
An analysis of the influence of an adolescent's perception of himself or herself and others on his or her level of self-esteem.
1,462 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the concept of self-esteem and the functionality thereof regarding mental health. The paper focuses on the issues relevant to self-esteem in adolescence. The paper explains that child psychologists claim that the higher a child's self-esteem level becomes, the healthier the mental state of the child will be. The paper provides a brief overview of various studies on this topic.
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"Over the past century, the concept of self-esteem has grown from an infantile theory to an indisputable set of mental health doctrines. It is almost universally preached by child psychologists that the higher a child's self-esteem level becomes, the healthier the mental state of the child will be. Common understanding of the functionality of self-esteem also includes that perception of the self would directly correlate to how high or low one's self esteem levels would be, and also that one's perception of others would be a determining factor of self perception and self esteem levels. It seems logical as well that having a positive self-image would translate into high self-esteem levels, and that high self-esteem would lead to positive behavior. However, self-esteem is not as simple as the motivational mantras of school counselors and self-help therapists would seem to imply. The adolescent has a particularly complex relationship with self perception and self-esteem because of many complicated internal and external factors affecting this age group."
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Adolescent Self Esteem, 2002.
A look at the difference is self-esteem between boy and girl teenagers.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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This undergraduate level essay examines the factors involved in self -esteem in both boys and girls in adolescence. It looks at physical, emotional, and mental factors involved in self-esteem. It also examines differences between males and females and children with high and low self-esteem.
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Adventure Therapy and Adolescent Substance Abusers, 2001.
This paper discusses the effect of adventure therapy and physical activies in real life settings on the self-esteem of adolescent substance abuser and includes a research proposal.
3,235 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper states a basic premise of adventure therapy is that a series of well-designed activities focusing on success experiences will help break the cycles of failure and bring about an increase in that person?s ability to feel good about him/herself. The author discuses the goals of AT are important to the recovering addict. The paper presents a complete research design.
Table of Contents
Theoretical Background
The Adolescent, Self Esteem and Substance Abuse
Adventure Therapy and the Adolescent
Introduction to the Research
Methodology
Subjects
Instruments
Procedures
Data Analysis
Data Organization
Statistical Procedures
Significance of the Study
Implications
Applications
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"The physical nature of adventure therapy and the real life nature of experiential learning activities, lends itself to be used by counselors of many different theoretical. AT easily allows the counselor to design a program unique to its setting. The basic model of experiential learning is based on the premise that intervention fosters learning, which leads to insight. This new insight, can then create necessary permanent changes."
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Emotional Development and Self-Esteem, 2005.
A brief overview of Erickson's stages of social development up until adolescence and a discussion on the importance of self-esteem in the classroom.
1,678 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper outlines six of Erickson's eight stages of emotional development, including basic trust versus basic mistrust, autonomy verses shame and doubt, initiative versus guilt, industry versus inferiority, and identity versus role confusion. In addition to the stages of development, this paper also touches on the importance of self-esteem and includes suggestions on how educators can promote positive self-esteem in the classroom.
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"Understanding the emotional development in early childhood through adulthood, leads us to understanding the importance of self-esteem. Through our experiences with the world, we as human beings, form concepts of causal relationships. We formulate opinions of ourselves based upon the collected experiences of life. Some are fortunate enough to grow and develop in positive nurturing environments that foster optimal beliefs systems. Others have a more difficult time remaining positive about themselves and life in general. Just as people form concepts regarding the behavior of inanimate objects, animals, and other human beings, they also form a concept of themselves, of what they are like, of how they will react in various situations. The concept people form of themselves stated positively or negatively, is their self-esteem."
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Adolescent Girls, 2002.
This paper discusses the diminishing self esteem of adolescent gitls as they enter junior high school.
5,150 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 187.95
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This paper explores the issues of deteriorating self-esteem in teenage girls of ages between 12-15 years and the way it affects their educational standards and accomplishments. The author points out some of the areas like sex equity in the classroom and teacher bias (or not). The paper suggests ways to improve the classroom instruction and curriculum being taught in schools.
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Adolescent Psychology, 2007.
An analysis of the pressures influencing adolescents and how adolescent psychologists view these issues.
756 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper focuses on the aspects of psychology that specifically affect adolescents. It discusses some of the challenges adolescent psychologists study, such as teenage pregnancy and predisposition to the use of drugs and/or alcohol. It discusses the factors influencing adolescents and how they are able to cope with these external and internal pressures.
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"Talk therapies and group therapies have both shown progress in treating depressive disorders. Using cognitive therapy, and the understanding that emotional health is linked to thought patterns and beliefs, psychologists can explore events and feelings that have been painful to the adolescent. They can help the patient develop new coping skills and adjust a pessimistic or negative outlook that creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. Group therapy also utilizes cognitive therapy but can make sessions less threatening. In addition, they can teach valuable social skills (Battle)."
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Adolescent Depression, 2006.
A look at different treatment options for depressed adolescents.
2,337 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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Depression is a problem that needs to be dealt with seriously in our society, especially among adolescents who do not know how to channel what they're feeling into something positive and constructive. This paper examines how the depressed adolescent goes through vulnerability, insecurity, low self esteem and the desire to end his life as he sees it not going anywhere in the future. It looks at how all these problems and symptoms should be dealt with treatment and medication which would be the most efficient and long lasting on the individual.
Outline
Introduction
Recognition of Depression in Adolescents
Support for Treatment of Adolescent Depression
Current Research of Treatment Options for Depressed Adolescents
Recognition of How Adolescent Thinking Effects Depression
Unrealistic Expectations
Automatic Thoughts
Maladaptive Assumptions
Low Self-Esteem or Negative Self-Concept
Treatment Recommendations
Past, Present and Future
Best Treatment Options/Suggestions
Focus On Adolescent's Strengths, Resources and Current Competencies
Evaluate Depressive Levels
Inherent Wish to Change/Resistance & Setting of Goals
Support, Empathy & Time
Conclusion
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"The maladaptive behaviors of a depressed individual can vary from his social skills to his concentration ability to his attitude towards authority. The depressed individual would not act his age or be emotionally distraught or seek too much attention. Socially, the depressed adolescent would be isolated and shy and prefer to be unaccompanied. Cognitively, the depressed adolescent would be lazy and incapable of learning and would underachieve. He would not be able to sit still in class or have long concentration duration. The depressed adolescent would also be very rebellious towards authority as well as stubborn and disobliging (Gerald R. Patterson, 1990)."
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Adolescent Television Behavior and Actual Behavior, 2002.
Examination of adolescent behavior as depicted on television; compared with actual adolescent behavioral patterns.
4,838 words (approx. 19.4 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 123.95
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This study uses content analysis to examine adolescent television drama program behavior as compared to actual adolescent behavioral statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics. Issues of sexual behavior, alcohol usage and drug usage were analyzed. This work contributes to cultivation theory; the culmination of similar messages on fictional adolescent television drama programs re-enforces impressions that are not based on reality.
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"Media can be described in many ways and forms. It is the dissemination of news, events, and information as well as a portrayal of America. It contains movies, sitcoms, dramas, comedies, news, and world events that all shape our reality of what the world is. Television more specifically is so popular because its function is to be a mirrored image of what America is, its beliefs, and ideas. Because it performs this function, it is considered entertainment. This industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that centers around two words: money and people. It does not necessarily have to be accurate for people to believe it. People will believe what they find to be interesting whether it is true or not, based upon no actual proof. This is why the media can get away with straying from the truth, because people do not care whether what they absorb is true. Truth is a very powerful concept that most people take too lightly. Most people will not admit that what they watch on television, hear on the radio, or read in the newspaper affects them. However, it has been proven through the cultivation theory that this effect is present, it does occur, and it subsequently affects the way a country perceives itself. This is how the media ultimately controls the power of thought."
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Adolescent Influences, 2007.
An analysis of the factors influencing the ways that adolescents behave.
5,883 words (approx. 23.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 140.95
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This paper discusses the influences in the lives of adolescents that have a direct impact on how they behave, how they see the world and how they interact within their home, school and community environments. It goes on to discuss which influences have the most dramatic effect on adolescents and discusses possible reasons why this is so. The paper analyzes various articles that examine this subject.
Table of Contents:
Violent Video games
Peer Group Influences (Aggressive Behaviors)
Peer Group Influences (Gifted Students)
Peer Group Influences (Smoking)
The Timing Of Puberty (As An Influence)
Genetic & Environmental Influences
Parenting Influences (On Adolescent Alcohol Use And Impulsive Behaviors)
Family Influences On Detained Adolescents (With Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Maternal Depression May Produce Adolescent Behavior Problems
Parent-Child Conflict Influences Adolescent Behavior (In Negative Ways)
Risky Parental Behavior (And Adolescent Sexual Activity)
Family Planning Clinics And Adolescents
Boys' Beliefs About Delinquent Behavior
Heterosexual Risk Behavior (Among Urban Adolescents)
Peer Pressure To Be Thin Leads To Suicide
The Influence Of The Internet On Adolescents
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"The article continues, indicating that "high levels of conflict and low emotional attachment between parents and children have been associated" with an indifference on the part of adolescents for the "emotional well being of others." What is negative in the home is then transferred to others in school and the community, who often don't understand the origins of the bad behavior. During the developmental period, it is no secret that adolescents spend more time with their peers than their parents. Hence, the acceptability of delinquency becomes easy for adolescents because there is ample time for a process called "deviancy training," Pardini explains. Discussions about rule-breaking are held on a "regular basis," and the validity of these peer conversations is sealed through "shared laughter." The deviancy training is the same thing as what used to be called "bull sessions." Meantime, the beliefs that are learned during deviancy training become more and more at odds with family and parental values."
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The Adolescent's Motivation to Read, 2007.
An assessment of the factors influencing an adolescent's motivation to read.
2,004 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper assesses the motivations of the adolescent individual to read. It begins by looking into what characterizes the age of adolescence and how this may affect an adolescent's desire to read and her success in reading. It also analyzes the effects of an individual adolescent's failure to be successful in reading. The paper also discusses how these factors need to be taken into account when planning classroom instruction in this area of learning.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background
Definitions & Terms of the Research
Present Issues
Concrete Instructional Practices/Strategies for Classroom Incorporation
Summary and Conclusion
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"Wigfield has identified the important of the beliefs of students in relation to their own competence in reading and the fact that adolescents are often more motivated for 'non traditional' reading than they are for 'in school' reading. Adolescents often suffer from resistance to reading and disaffection for reading which may overcome meaningful reading experiences and reading material that has connections to the subject area. Reading instruction that is collaborative has also been found to be effective in motivating adolescent learners in reading instruction. (Wigfield, nd)"
"Stated in the work of Alvermann is the important fact that while instructional practices that vary have been shown to have little effect on student reading levels and achievement 'engagement of students' has been shown to be "the mediating factor, or avenue" (2001) or path through which the instructor may use their classroom instructional practice for positively impact the outcome of the student in reading achievement and reading comprehension."
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Theories of Adolescent Substance Abuse., 2002.
This paper addresses adolescent substance abuse from a scientific standpoint, delving into different theories of addiction, as well as some sociology of adolescence, in order to present the two different factors present in the formation of substance abuse
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper addresses adolescent substance abuse from a scientific standpoint, delving into different theories of addiction, as well as some sociology of adolescence, in order to present the two different factors present in the formation of substance abuse habits in adolescence. These factors are embodied by the disease theory and the psychosocial theory of addiction, which are both explained in the essay.
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Adolescent Sex and the Media, 2003.
An in-depth study into the affect that the media has on the phenomenon of adolescent sexual activity.
3,247 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 80 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper discusses how media critics point to adolescents' exposure to "sexy" television and popular music, as a cause for early sexual activity. Developmental transitions lead to increased information seeking, and developmental tasks force adolescents to find information sources other than their parents, implying a link between sexy media and adolescent development. It analyzes some articles which found that the three most prevalent research issues (representing nearly half of all articles) were problem behaviors, sexuality, and values. These studies concluded that adolescents were ill-equipped to face the increasing opportunities for sexual contact, because they lacked sufficient decision-making skills and sources of information.
Adolescent Sexuality
Life Tasks
Mass Media
Media Content
Media Use Patterns
Theoretical Frameworks
Media Effects
Discussion
Toward Improving Models
Conclusion
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"Increasingly earlier physical development offers a possible explanation as to why adolescents seem to do things (e.g., engage in sexual activity) at a younger age than their parents. The average age of menarche is currently 12-13 years in the U.S., whereas 150 years ago it took place at age 16 (Hamburg, 1992). Perhaps the most important aspect of this trend is the discrepancy between physical and social development. Put another way, adolescent bodies mature before cognitive development and emotional maturity are far along (Hamburg, 1992). Anne Rice's (1987) fictional Belinda expresses the plight of the American adolescent--physically mature, but legally a child."
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The Adolescent Years, 2004.
An in-depth examination of the emotionally turbulent adolescent years.
3,580 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper provides an essay-style discussion about adolescence. The writer addresses several developmental issues that occur during the adolescent years and provides personal experiences to relate them to life. The paper explores the psychological aspects of the changes involved in adolescence, citing work done by Piaget and Erikson.
Table of Contents
Egocentricism
A Deep Question
Adolescent Apathy
Personal Reflection
Conclusion
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"The concept of egocentrism in adolescence has been controversial for years. Many theorists have addressed the topic with differing beliefs and conclusions(McDevitt, 2002). Egocentrism in adolescence can be painful not only for the adolescence but for those who are within his or her life circle. It is all about concern that they are being watched. Teens often stop letting mom or dad go to their school, they do not want to be seen in public with them and they insist on wearing the popular name brand clothing or they believe that their life will be ruined."
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Adolescent Stress and Depression, 2006.
This research discusses the root causes of stress and depression in adolescents and the way it affects their schooling.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that stress and depression influence every facet of the adolescent's life; however, education is the most affected area. The author points out that the school plays an important role in providing a supportive and nurturing climate by celebrating the student's accomplishments and successes thus developing positive self-esteem. The paper stresses that schools should establish a system, which automatically identifies students suffering from depression and makes a full effort to cure this illness.
Table of Contents:
Stress and Depression in Adolescents
Symptoms of Stress and Depression in Adolescents
Causes of Stress and Depression in Adolescents
Impacts of Stress and Depression in Adolescents while Obtaining Education
Modus Operandi to Handle Stress and Depression in Adolescents
Conclusion
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"Stress and depression are curable. The treatment will however depend on the level of severity. The nature and the cause of the disease will dictate its treatment. Some patients may only require counseling and some may necessitate serious medical help. The major problem is to make the patient talk about his/her illness. Adolescents generally avoid such topics of discussion with parents. Adolescent boys find it particularly difficult to talk about their feelings especially at homes. Depression and the accompanying threat of suicide are very serious mental health issues and schools have an important role to play in addressing both the educational and mental health needs of all students. When dealing with such illness, role of the schools expands much beyond education to prevention and treatment of the problem. School is the best place, where an adolescent can be confronted and lured in to talk about the problem."
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