Psychology

Socialization and adolescent reckless behavior: A reply to Jessor

Document Type

Article

Abstract

An elaboration is given here of the developmental theory of adolescent reckless behavior presented previously. The emphasis in this paper is on the socialization environment and how it acts to restrict or allow adolescent reckless behavior. Socialization is conceived here as having multiple dimensions: not just parents and peers but also school, community, the legal system, the media, and the cultural belief system. A comparison of the developmental basis of this theory and Jessor's theory is made. A research agenda is also included. © 1992.

Publication Title

Developmental Review

Publication Date

1992

Volume

12

Issue

4

First Page

391

Last Page

409

ISSN

0273-2297

DOI

10.1016/0273-2297(92)90015-T

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