Detrimental psychological outcomes associated with pubertal timing in adolescent boys |
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Authors: | Jane Mendle Joseph Ferrero |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Human Development, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, United States;2. Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, United States |
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Abstract: | Though often discussed as a discrete event, puberty comprises one segment of a larger developmental continuum and is notable for rapid transformation across a multitude of domains. While an earlier timing of puberty relative to peers stands as one of the most well-replicated antecedents of adolescent difficulties for girls, findings have been less consistent for boys’ development. The current review synthesizes the research on pubertal timing and psychosocial development in adolescent boys. Results are evaluated in the context of three theoretical perspectives by which precocious development is believed to affect the emergence of adverse outcomes: biological, psychosocial and selection. |
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Keywords: | Puberty Boys Internalizing Externalizing Psychopathology |
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