"...makes an important contribution to the literature in a number of different ways. First and foremost, it maintains a sustained focus on developmental considerations such that it becomes clear why adolescent health issues are likely to be different from children's health issues and different from adult health issues....A second strength...is the focus on important themes that transcend specific disorders. This can be clearly seen in the listing of the chapter titles....A third strength...is the attention given to methodological problems that plague research on adolescent health....It is heartening to have a well-crafted volume on adolescent health available, and perhaps this book will be the much-needed stimulus that promotes greater emphasis of this important topic in classes on either adolescent development, health psychology, or behavioral pediatrics."—Contemporary Psychology"The book is a useful compendium of research findings, is based largely on North American and German samples, and is geared mainly to the senior undergraduate student in the health sciences and health professionals working with adolescents."—Journal of Health Psychology

• Contents: Preface. Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Illness. Problems in Assessing Health-Related Information. Epidemiological Findings on Health Problems, Diseases, and Health-Risk Behavior. Dealing With the Body. The Links Between Stress and Health. Social Support and Coping Style as Risk and Protective Factors. The Challenge of Coping With Chronic Illness. Health Care-Seeking Behavior in Adolescence. Some Implications for Prevention, Intervention, and Future Research.

"...makes an important contribution to the literature in a number of different ways. First and foremost, it maintains a sustained focus on developmental considerations such that it becomes clear why adolescent health issues are likely to be different from children's health issues and different from adult health issues....A second strength...is the focus on important themes that transcend specific disorders. This can be clearly seen in the listing of the chapter titles....A third strength...is the attention given to methodological problems that plague research on adolescent health....It is heartening to have a well-crafted volume on adolescent health available, and perhaps this book will be the much-needed stimulus that promotes greater emphasis of this important topic in classes on either adolescent development, health psychology, or behavioral pediatrics."—Contemporary Psychology"The book is a useful compendium of research findings, is based largely on North American and German samples, and is geared mainly to the senior undergraduate student in the health sciences and health professionals working with adolescents."—Journal of Health Psychology

• Contents: Preface. Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Illness. Problems in Assessing Health-Related Information. Epidemiological Findings on Health Problems, Diseases, and Health-Risk Behavior. Dealing With the Body. The Links Between Stress and Health. Social Support and Coping Style as Risk and Protective Factors. The Challenge of Coping With Chronic Illness. Health Care-Seeking Behavior in Adolescence. Some Implications for Prevention, Intervention, and Future Research.

"...makes an important contribution to the literature in a number of different ways. First and foremost, it maintains a sustained focus on developmental considerations such that it becomes clear why adolescent health issues are likely to be different from children's health issues and different from adult health issues....A second strength...is the focus on important themes that transcend specific disorders. This can be clearly seen in the listing of the chapter titles....A third strength...is the attention given to methodological problems that plague research on adolescent health....It is heartening to have a well-crafted volume on adolescent health available, and perhaps this book will be the much-needed stimulus that promotes greater emphasis of this important topic in classes on either adolescent development, health psychology, or behavioral pediatrics."—Contemporary Psychology"The book is a useful compendium of research findings, is based largely on North American and German samples, and is geared mainly to the senior undergraduate student in the health sciences and health professionals working with adolescents."—Journal of Health Psychology

• Contents: Preface. Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Illness. Problems in Assessing Health-Related Information. Epidemiological Findings on Health Problems, Diseases, and Health-Risk Behavior. Dealing With the Body. The Links Between Stress and Health. Social Support and Coping Style as Risk and Protective Factors. The Challenge of Coping With Chronic Illness. Health Care-Seeking Behavior in Adolescence. Some Implications for Prevention, Intervention, and Future Research.