Citation

Calkins SD. Dev. Psychobiol. 2010; 52(3): 213-215.

Affiliation

Department of Human Development and Family Studies P.O. Box 26170 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC 27402-6170.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/dev.20435

PMID

20213753

Abstract

The papers in this special section address the phenomena of observed increases in risky behavior during the adolescent period of development. Authors provide well-documented evidence that adolescents are at greater risk for a range of psychological and behavioral problems during this period than at any other time in development. The papers share a developmental and psychobiological perspective on this period, noting that biological, social, and contextual factors interact to produce heightened risk for problematic behavior during this period. This perspective suggests several points of entry for intervention and prevention efforts aimed at reducing both mental and behavioral health problems. Gaps in current research efforts are noted, as is the need for more research focusing on mechanisms of change prior to and during adolescence.

Language: en