Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 75

This continuing series presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial results across a broad spectrum. This book reviews research on self-concept and healthy lifestyles in adolescence; knowledge, attitudes and behaviours associated with HIV/AIDS; contingency theory; gender differences in proneness to depression and preadolescent and early adolescent friendships and adulthood adjustment.