Adjustment of Adolescents : Cross-Cultural Similarities and Differences

Cross-cultural studies has become a popular and sometimes mandatory part of many degree courses.

In this text, the authors explore the transitions of school, family and personality in the contexts of family, friends and wider social factors.

Their findings are based on research in Canberra, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Berlin, Hong Kong, Osaka and Taipei, and they share their insights into the methodologies of the cross-cultural study.