Adolescence
19th Edition
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© 2026 | Published: April 9, 2026
About the Book:This is a comprehensive textbook that explores the developmental stage of adolescence from multiple perspectives. It examines physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes, highlighting how biological maturation interacts with socia…
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Appendix Careers in Adolescent and Emerging Adult Development
Chapter 2 Puberty, Health, And Biological Foundations
Chapter 3 The Brain and Cognitive Development
Chapter 4 The Self, Identity, Emotion, And Personality
Chapter 5 Gender
Chapter 6 Sexuality
Chapter 7 Moral Development, Values, And Religion
Chapter 8 Families
Chapter 9 Peers, Romantic Relationships, And Lifestyles
Chapter 10 Schools
Chapter 11 Achievement, Work, And Careers
Chapter 12 Culture
Chapter 13 Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
Appendix Careers in Adolescent and Emerging Adult Development
Chapter 2 Puberty, Health, And Biological Foundations
Chapter 3 The Brain and Cognitive Development
Chapter 4 The Self, Identity, Emotion, And Personality
Chapter 5 Gender
Chapter 6 Sexuality
Chapter 7 Moral Development, Values, And Religion
Chapter 8 Families
Chapter 9 Peers, Romantic Relationships, And Lifestyles
Chapter 10 Schools
Chapter 11 Achievement, Work, And Careers
Chapter 12 Culture
Chapter 13 Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
About the Book:
This is a comprehensive textbook that explores the developmental stage of adolescence from multiple perspectives. It examines physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes, highlighting how biological maturation interacts with social and cultural influences. The book addresses key topics such as identity formation, moral development, peer and family relationships, sexuality, and mental health. Santrock integrates current research with real-world examples, providing practical insights for understanding adolescent behavior. Written in an accessible style, it is widely used in college and university courses, helping students, educators, and practitioners support healthy adolescent development. This edition is no exception, with more than 1,400 citations from 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The highlighted research reflects relevant classic and current findings by a diverse group of researchers. New research and content that has especially been updated and expanded includes the positive aspects of adolescents’ lives, including health and well-being; identity issues, including gender and transgender; social contexts involving families, peers, and schools; technology, including social media; neuroscience and the brain; and genetics and epigenetics.
Key Features:
• Aligned with the latest curriculum guidelines
• Integrated current research supported by extensive updated citations
• Covered adolescent development across biological, cognitive, emotional, and social domains
• Supported by a proven learning goals system for course success
This is a comprehensive textbook that explores the developmental stage of adolescence from multiple perspectives. It examines physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes, highlighting how biological maturation interacts with social and cultural influences. The book addresses key topics such as identity formation, moral development, peer and family relationships, sexuality, and mental health. Santrock integrates current research with real-world examples, providing practical insights for understanding adolescent behavior. Written in an accessible style, it is widely used in college and university courses, helping students, educators, and practitioners support healthy adolescent development. This edition is no exception, with more than 1,400 citations from 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The highlighted research reflects relevant classic and current findings by a diverse group of researchers. New research and content that has especially been updated and expanded includes the positive aspects of adolescents’ lives, including health and well-being; identity issues, including gender and transgender; social contexts involving families, peers, and schools; technology, including social media; neuroscience and the brain; and genetics and epigenetics.
Key Features:
• Aligned with the latest curriculum guidelines
• Integrated current research supported by extensive updated citations
• Covered adolescent development across biological, cognitive, emotional, and social domains
• Supported by a proven learning goals system for course success