Handbook of Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Girls

by Bell, Debora; Foster, Sharon L.; Mash, Eric J.

• ISBN13: 9780306486739
• ISBN10: 0306486733
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-12-31
• Publisher: Plenum Pub Corp

Summary

Psychopathology in children and adolescents has been extensively researched and addressed in terms of its epidemiology, expression, developmental pathways, and causes. And despite all the research studies and findings, the question remained: Are the emotional and behavioral problems of girls unique to the distinct aspects of female development, behavior, and adjustment? To fully understand and address the emotional and behavioral problems of girls, their distinct characteristics must be examined in terms of both developmental progression and context'that is, in terms of their various ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds as well as family, school, and peer environments and influences. The Handbook of Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Girls provides such an integrative conceptual framework in which to address such issues as: Mood and anxiety disorders. Eating and body image disorders. ADHD, pervasive developmental disorders, learning disorders, and mental retardation. Aggression and delinquency. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. Abuse and violence in dating relationships. Substance abuse and homelessness. Gender-identity disorder. In one easy-to-use volume, the Handbook not only examines the most current theory and research as it relates to girls, it also addresses the possibility for real-world assessment as well as treatment and prevention of their emotional and behavioral disorders. It provides clinicians, academics, and mental health professionals with a comprehensive and well-balanced presentation that focuses solely on the unique behaviors and emotions of girls.

Table of Contents

Part I. Introduction
Understanding Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Girls	1	(24)
Debora J. Bell
Sharon L. Foster
Eric J. Mash
Part II. Emotional Disorders
Mood Disorders and Symptoms in Girls	25	(54)
Carolyn Zahn-Waxler
Eleanor Race
Sunita Duggal
Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders in Girls	79	(38)
Anne Marie Albano
Amy Krain
Part III. Behavioral Disorders
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Girls	117	(32)
Stephen P. Hinshaw
Dara R. Blachman
Aggression and Antisocial Behavior in Girls	149	(32)
Sharon L. Foster
Substance Abuse in Girls	181	(30)
Judy A. Andrews
Part IV. Developmental and Learning Disorders
Pervasive Developmental Disorders in Girls	211	(28)
Kathleen Koenig
Katherine D. Tsatsanis
Problems of Girls and Young Women with Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disabilities)	239	(24)
Robert M. Hodapp
Elisabeth M. Dykens
Learning Disorders in Girls	263	(22)
Arlene R. Young
Gender Identity Disorder in Girls	285	(36)
Kenneth J. Zucker
Part V. Stress and Negative Life Events
Physical Abuse and Neglect in Girls	321	(36)
Sandra T. Azar
The Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse for Female Development	357	(24)
Penelope K. Trickett
Dawn A. Kurtz
Jennie G. Noll
Abuse and Violence in Adolescent Girls' Dating Relationships	381	(34)
David A. Wolfe
Katreena Scott
Claire Crooks
Girls' Adjustment to Divorce and Remarriage	415	(24)
Christy M. Buchanan
Girls on their Own: Homelessness in Female Adolescents	439	(24)
Ana Mari Cauce
Angela Stewart
Les B. Whitbeck
Matthew Paradise
Dan R. Hoyt
Part VI. Health-Related Problems
Eating Disorders in Girls	463	(26)
Linda Smolak
Adjustment to Chronic Illness in Girls	489	(34)
Karen Bearman Miller
Annette M. La Greca
Index	523