An overview of recent research on adolescent sexual activity, pregnancy, and parenthood is
presented, with a focus on the dearth of knowledge concerning psychological precursors …

M uch has been learned about the various dimensions of fatherhood during the past few
decades, as is documented in several recent and expansive reviews (Lamb, 1997; …

Throughout the 1990s, scholars interested in fatherhood have generated a voluminous, rich,
and diverse body of work. We selectively review this literature with an eye toward prominent …

Gender: Psychological Perspectives synthesizes the latest research on gender to help
students think critically about the differences between research findings and stereotypes …

Curricula in US public schools are often the focus of heated debate, and few subjects spark
more controversy than sex education. While conservatives argue that sexual abstinence …

This volume brings together a team of leading psychologists to provide a state-of-the-art
overview of adolescent development. Leading experts provide cutting-edge reviews of …

From leading scientists and practitioners, this authoritative work examines what is known
about the nature and development of juvenile sexual offending, the consequences for both …

Context: Despite widespread efforts to increase contraceptive use to prevent both pregnancy
and sexually transmitted diseases among sexually active adolescents, most prior work …

Abstract Urban African American fathers' involvement with their children born outside of
marriage is assessed through maternal reports. Multivariable composites of paternal …

This paper reports the results of research about fathers and child welfare conducted in a mid-
size Canadian city. The overall study uses a variety of modalities to assess the current state …