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Each title enriches understanding of the forces shaping adolescence across different worlds and disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adolescence-and-body-image-by-zali-yager-9781848721982","title":"Adolescence and Body Image","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody image is a significant issue for the majority of adolescents. Anxieties relating to body image can be crippling across both genders, their debilitating effects sometimes leading to mental health problems. This important book is the first of its kind to focus specifically on adolescents, providing a comprehensive overview of the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors relating to the development of body image. It also provides a detailed review of the measures which can be taken to address body dissatisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the role of culture, family, peers, schools, sport and media in stimulating a negative body image, the book also examines the different challenges faced by girls and boys as they grow. Eating disorders and body change strategies are also addressed, as well as the challenges faced by youngsters affected by conditions causing visible differences, such as hair loss in cancer patients. The book also presents original research, including the results from a large Australian study of the body image and associated health behaviours of adolescent boys, and the results of a study of current teaching practices relating to body image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdolescence and Body Image\u003c\/em\u003e will be ideal reading for students and researchers from a variety of fields, including developmental, health, and social psychology, sociology, and cultural and health studies. Professionals working with young people, whether in education, health promotion or any other allied discipline, will also find this book an invaluable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604900561132,"sku":"9781848721982","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781848721982-adolescence-and-body-image.jpg?v=1778115281"},{"product_id":"sexuality-in-adolescence-by-susan-moore-9781848723016","title":"Sexuality in Adolescence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSexuality in Adolescence: The Digital Generation\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of research and theory about adolescent sexuality in today’s world. The book examines biological, social and health-related approaches and reviews qualitative and quantitative research from psychology, sociology, epidemiology and medicine, emphasising the interplay between perspectives and privileging the voices of young people as they discuss the joys and pains of sexual awakening. The focus is on understanding healthy sexual development and its many variations, but problems and issues arising as young people make their journey to adult sexuality are also considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents global research on many key issues of our time, including the impact of media and technology on adolescent sexuality, changes in adolescent sexual behaviours and beliefs, sexual risk taking, sex education, and teen pregnancy and abortion. This fully revised and updated third edition of \u003cem\u003eSexuality in Adolescence\u003c\/em\u003e also addresses the crucial issues of sexual diversity, sexual safety and sexual communication, including coercion, peer pressure and double standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSexuality in Adolescence: The Digital Generation\u003c\/em\u003e, the authors aim to promote sexual wellbeing, and argue for the importance of the adolescent period as a time for engendering healthy sexual attitudes and practices. This book will be valuable reading for students in the social, behavioural and health sciences who are interested in adolescent development and the topic of sexuality, as well as for professionals working with young people and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607631544556,"sku":"9781848723016","price":365.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781848723016-sexuality-in-adolescence.jpg?v=1778171581"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-adolescence-and-society.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}