TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1992//
TI  - Debunking the myths of adolescence: findings from recent research
JO  - Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
A1  - Offer, D.
A1  - Schonert-Reichl, K. A.
SP  - 1003
EP  - 1014
VL  - 31
IS  - 6
N2  - This review summarizes some of the important research findings on adolescence that have accumulated during the past two decades. Current understanding of the adolescent age-period is first discussed with particular attention to the previously held myths about adolescence. Second, a review of existing studies that have examined the problems and help-seeking behaviors of adolescents is presented. Overall, the majority of recent research findings suggest adolescence should not be characterized as a time of severe emotional upheaval and turmoil because the majority (80%) of adolescents manage this transition quite well. Nevertheless, a sizable proportion of youth (20%) do not fare so well, with many not receiving the help they may need.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0890-8567
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -