The Origins and Development of Problem Behavior Theory: The Collected Works of Richard Jessor (Volume 1)

by Richard Jessor

Book Overview

This book, the first in a series of collected works, traces the evolution of Problem Behavior Theory from its inception to its current status as a widely used framework for understanding and addressing risky behavior in youth and young adults. The theory is explored from its beginnings as a study of deviant behavior and alcohol abuse in a tri-ethnic community through its expansion to include psychosocial aspects of development, risk and protective...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319822101
• ISBN13: 9783319822105
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"