Juvenile Gangs.
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(6 pp) Generally, for purposes of this discussion, a gang can be considered to be a loosely organized group of individuals who collaborate together for social reasons. Modern day gangs also collaborate for anti-social reasons. Gangs generally have a leade, or group of leaders, who issue orders and often profit from the gang's activities. A gang claims group identity through "their colors", certain types of clothing, tattoos, brands, or other gang ID. Many gangs also adopt certain types of hairstyles and communicate through the use of hand signals and graffiti on walls, streets, school work, and school property. It should be acknowledged, that, it is not illegal to be in a gang, and indeed many adults are currently involved in activities that meet Webster's definition for a gang. However, many gangs of today, especially youthful gangs, break the law to provide funding for gang activities or to further the gang's territory, or reputation on "the streets." Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Life Span Development – Adolescence
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This 6 page paper begins by identifying some of the factors that are prevalent in the three stages of adolescence. The writer then offers an overview of three theorists: Erik Erikson, Harry Stack Sullivan and G. Stanley Hall. The scenario presented for the paper focuses on the need for consultants/counselors working in a community health center to be aware of and to understand the challenges adolescents face and the theories that focus on adolescent development. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Linking ADHD and Depression in Adolescents
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A 15 page paper assessing the relationship between these two conditions among adolescents. The paper discusses ADHD followed by a discussion of depression, to conclude that there is a definite link between ADHD and depression. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Literature Review: Five Articles Pertaining To Adolescence
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8 pages in length. The writer briefly reviews five articles that address child abuse, self-harming, parental illness, familial changes and depression as they relate to adolescence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Loss Of Their Mother, Living With An Alcoholic Father: Impact Upon 3 Teenage Girls
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10 pages in length. After their mother's death, the eldest daughter (18) fell into the role of mother of her younger twin siblings. Up until recently, the twins used to ride horses everyday; their reason for stopping is unclear but presumed to be directly connected with the manner by which their entire lives have been turned upside down. One of them has become very promiscuous and verbally abusive, while the other has become promiscuous and a pot smoker. The eldest daughter, who is a good girl and very serious about her caretaker position, is frustrated over how the girls are not looking to her as a role model. Although she tries to socialize some with her friends and maintain a semblance of normalcy in her own life, she is generally very depressed and has been on an anti-depressant since her mother's death. What pains her the most is how her father is an 'absentee parent.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Major Depression Among Adolescents
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses various treatment methods for addressing major depression in adolescents.
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Methamphetamine Prevention Program For Teens
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A 5 page paper that begins by reporting national data on the use of meth among adolescents and some of the consequences. The essay reports a large study that is receiving a great deal of publicity for its success in reducing meth use in rural communities with a short-term intervention program. The writer also outlines generic strategies that have been found to be effective in reducing meth use. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Middle Child Syndrome
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31 pages in length. With the trials and tribulations of Jan Brady firmly entrenched in the American psyche, one might have thought that the Middle Child Syndrome was nothing more than a spoiled brat acting out her insecurities no differently than any other child. However, since the time of The Brady Bunch more than two decades ago, the psychological community has come to realize that there is, indeed, an issue of self-esteem with regard to middle children. Parents who have three children do not consciously realize the varied ways in which they relate to each child, inasmuch as the eldest child typically maintains a role of responsibility; the youngest assumes the role as baby; and the middle child gets lost somewhere in the shuffle. Given no identity like his or her siblings, the middle child comes to feel left out and unimportant – two of the most detrimental aspects of health self-esteem. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
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Middle East and Western Teenagers
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An 8 page paper which examines how Middle Eastern and Western teenagers differ. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Moral Development in Adolescence
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This 9 page paper examines moral development in adolescence. The sections are divided as a student requested in order to create a paper with an introduction, a review of literature and then a conclusion in respect to how the information may be applied. Moral development is discussed in various contexts. Parental influence as well as school administration are focal points of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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MOTHER LOSS AND SELF ESTEEM IN TEEN GIRLS
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This 6 page paper discusses the bond between mother and daughter and reviews the literature concerning the self esteem of teens who lose their mothers. Bibliographpy lists 5 sources.
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Napier And Whitaker's "The Family Crucible"
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6 pages in length. By following a family's therapeutic treatment through the various stages of healing, Napier et al (1988) are able to create a link between family relationships and the manner in which they impact the individual as both a member of that family and a separate entity. This obvious connection to anthropology enables the authors to continue applying such a concept even as the family structure continues to change; it becomes quite apparent that even though this was the case, there were issues within that particular family structure that also remained the same. Even within the relationship itself, individuals often do not embrace the same meaning. In one session, the family's position is noted as being highly indicative of inner turmoil. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Nature vs Nurture in “Born into Brothels”
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A 4 page examination of the importance of environment is shaping the lives of children of prostitutes in Calcutta India. The chance they are given to improve their lot in life is capitalized upon by some but not taken advantage of by others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Negative Coping Mechanisms for Suffering in Adolescence: A Concept Analysis
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A 9 page overview of coping behavior in adolescents. Defines the concept of suffering, distinguishing between physical and emotional suffering, and details how adolescents can sometimes chose negative means of dealing or coping with that suffering. Identifies violence and substance abuse (alcohol included) as two of the primary forms of negative coping behavior. Notes that it is the responsibility of the health care professional to intervene in aspects of a patient's behavior which can be detrimental to either health or welfare. Suggests that intervention to resolve negative coping mechanisms is therefore one of these responsibilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Negative Impact of Music Lyrics on Adolescents
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A 10 page research paper that investigates the negative impact of music lyrics on adolescent behavior and what efforts at censorship such negative effects have generated. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Observed Development Compared to the Theories of Freud and Erikson
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A 5 page child analysis report, resulting from interviewing a 15-year-old girl and her parents about her behavior and personal views. The report analyzes the information separately gained from the teenage girl and her single mother in terms of Freud’s and Erikson’s theories of development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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One size fits all? NOT!
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(6pp) I thought of her one-size-fits all story when we were talking about "zero tolerance." If this were not a school paper, I would just say that it "sucks," and leave it at that, because I think that the zero tolerance policy is similar to that one size fits all shirt deal. I can understand that parents have been freaked out by all the violence stuff that has been on the news and at other schools. It is a scary thing. I agree with that. I do not think that guns or alcohol belong in school, but our school handbook says that there will be "zero tolerance" for "unacceptable behavior; disrespect to staff," or guns. Anybody who needs to bring a gun to school has zero brain cells - so they should get into trouble for that Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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