Handbook of Adolescent Health Risk Behavior
Download or Read eBook Handbook of Adolescent Health Risk Behavior PDF written by Ralph J. DiClemente and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1996-01-31 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Ralph J. DiClemente |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 468 |
Release | : 1996-01-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 0306451476 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780306451478 |
Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Handbook of Adolescent Health Risk Behavior by : Ralph J. DiClemente
Book excerpt: This reference provides a comprehensive assessment of adolescent health risk behaviors - such as smoking, violence, teen pregnancy, and AIDS among many others. Experts describe trends and changes in risk behaviors over time; illustrate theoretical models useful for understanding adolescent risk-taking behavior and developing preventive interventions; review the state-of-the-science with respect to prevention strategies for each risk behavior; and identify effective treatment modalities.