List of tablesList of FiguresAbout the AuthorsAcknowledgementsPreface
Chapter 1. Introduction - References
Chapter 2. Changing Concepts of Childhood and Adolescence - The social construction of 'childhood' and 'adolescence' Pre-industrial concepts of childhood Childhood and adolescence during the industrial revolution Childhood and adolescence since industrialisation- Current concepts of childhood and adolescence Current concerns with child and adolescent protection and wellbeing Experience of childhood and adolescence - improved or deteriorating? Improving the lives of children and adolescents- Summary- Case study questions- Reflective questions- References Chapter 3. Psychosocial Theories of Childhood and Adolescence- Childhood and adolescence and the psychosocial approach Feminist theories- Theories within Psychology Biology based theories Psychodynamic theories Cognitive theories Behavioural theories Social Cognitive theory- Theories within Sociology Interactionist theories Functionalist theory Developing a Bio-Psychosocial approach Systems theory- Summary- Case study questions- Reflective questions- References Chapter 4. Attachment, Parenting, and Culture - Origins of attachment theory and its impact on early child development Influences on attachment theory Attachment theory and separation anxiety Attachment theory and parenting styles - Influence of attachment during adolescence Attachment and adolescent emotion regulation Psychosocial changes during adolescence Attachment and vulnerability during adolescence- Parenting and culture Historical context of attachment and parenting Impact of attachment theory on parenting and family life Social influences on parenting- Attachment, health, and therapeutic approaches Attachment and health Attachment as a basis for therapeutic approaches- Attachment and the covid-19 pandemic - Summary- Case study questions- Reflective questions- References Chapter 5. Sociability, Self-identity, and Self-esteem - Influence of temperament and attachment on sociability Temperament, age, and sociability Development of self-concept- The role of empathy and theory of mind in sociability Empathy and awareness of the needs of others Problems with understanding others in later childhood and adolescence Cognitive control over prosocial and antisocial behaviour- Socialisation, sociability, and self-esteem The influence of the family on concepts of self and self-esteem Self-identity, class, ethnicity, and gender socialisat