Depression In Adolescent Girls
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A 4 page paper. For clarity, this essay begins with the diagnostic criteria for depression as published in the DSM-IV. Research consistently finds that the incidence of depression is higher among adolescent girls than among adolescent boys. This paper reports data regarding the proportion of girls and boys who experience clinical depression, including the fact that prior to puberty, boys are more depressed. The writer also reports some of the theories offered to explain the gender difference. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Depression in Adolescents
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A 6 page paper which discusses various aspects of depression in adolescents, which is a serious psychological problem today. the paper also presents and examination of research on the subject. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Depression in Children and Adolescents
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This 10 page paper provides recent research in depression in children and adolescents. Depression is discussed specifically for this age category. This is a paper that comes with PowerPoint slides. Speaker notes are included at no additional charge. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Depression Treatment: Annotated Bibliography
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A 5 page annotated bibliography of articles addressing the use of drugs to treat pediatric depression. Some articles are older than 2004, but most were published after announcement of warnings of using newer antidepressant drugs in children. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Depression: Behavioral Manifestations and Causes Among Teenagers
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A 6 page discussion of the causes and impacts of depression among teenagers. The author of this paper discusses both the environmental and biological causes of depression, noting that each cause can manifest itself differently according to the individual and the circumstances. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Development During Adolescence
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A 17 page paper discussing influences on the development of identity and self-concept during adolescence. Numerous theorists and related studies are cited. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Development Of Self-Esteem
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13 pages in length. The pursuit of self-esteem – defined as satisfaction and confidence in oneself – is a lifelong objective that begins from infancy. Working through different stages of growth, individuals are constantly seeking reassurance in order to bolster their self-esteem; if the opposite is received, one's self-image declines. Indeed, this emotional rollercoaster is a critical component to what it means to be human. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Developmental Psychology
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A 5 page research paper that offers a brief history of developmental psychology, an overview of the areas of emphasis today, including infancy development and development of adolescence, and a new and different approach to studying development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Developmental Stages
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5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses toddlers, adolescence and special education groups as they relate to developmental stages. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Discipline Methods / A Comparison
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A 5 page paper that compares two of the three most common approaches to discipline. The three are induction, power assertion and love withdrawal. The first two are compared. Each is described with an example of what the parent might say after witnessing inappropriate behavior. The writer then reports studies that indicate how children and adolescents perceive the two approaches; which they prefer and which they perceive as being most effective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Divorce and Its Effects on Children
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A 5 page paper discussing divorce and its effects on children. Specifically contrasts the differences between its effect on younger children and on adolescents. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Divorce and Its Effects on Relationships with Parents
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7 pages examining relationships with parents after divorce. Paper is based on arguments made in two pertinent journal articles- each of which are cited in bibliography.
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Divorce As It Affects Children
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A 10 page paper discussing current social research and the views presented in the popular press in light of the legal aspects of divorce. Among legislators and researchers, there is nearly as much debate now over the effects of divorce on children as there was in the 1970s. Research design has changed and more long-term longitudinal studies have been made, but opinion appears to be split much along the same lines as it was 25 years ago. There have been significant changes in the popular press, however. Few current articles discuss the effects of divorce on children, choosing rather to focus more on time management technique for single parents as if being a single parent is inevitable. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Does Divorce or Disruption in Family Structure During Adolescence Have a Detrimental Effect on Development?
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A 4 page consideration of how family disruption affects adolescents. This paper contends that, despite arguments to the contrary, disruptions in family structure such as those associated with divorce can have both short and long-term impacts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Early Childhood (Preschool Age) And Adolescence (16-19): Social, Cognitive And Physical Development
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12 pages in length. The stages of early childhood and adolescence may appear quite diverse in their respective designs, however, both phases of growth share a common denominator of social, cognitive and physical development whereby individuals expand their maturity and understanding of their respective worlds as it relates to personal progress. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Eating Disorders
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the three primary eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating disorder. This paper provides an overview of each of these disorders and then considers both the cause and effect. This paper outlines the role that society plays in defining gender expectations and the best approach to addressing the needs of a person with one or more of these disorders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Effect Of Fashion Industry On Self-Esteem & Body Image
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A 10 page research paper investigating the how the fashion industry portrays the ideal woman and the effect of this stereotypical image on girls and women. Research indicates the result is lower self-esteem and worse, eating disorders, when girls cannot achieve the image that is put forth as the ideal successful woman. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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