AIDS, sexuality and African American adolescent females

Article Abstract:

A group project designed to educate African American female adolescents about sexuality in an urban school setting was described. The goal of the project was to impart knowledge, change risky behaviors and give psychological support to the adolescents. Discussions held by group members involved the topic of sex which generated confusing and powerful feelings. Group members learned how to protect, value and nurture themselves.

Sexual behavior, Case studies, African American teenage girls, Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease), Sex education

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What do teenagers want? What do teenagers need?

Article Abstract:

Teenagers undergo a lot of difficulties which they feel adults are either unable or unwilling to help them with. This was gleaned from a study of more than 3,700 teenagers from urban and suburban areas as well as small cities. Findings stress the need for family members and helping professionals to band together and reach out to teenagers, providing them with understanding and assistance.

Life skills

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When you can't afford to leave home: clinical implications of economic realities

Article Abstract:

A study analyzes the effects of declining wages and the increasing cost of living on the personal lives of young adults. The limitations of existing adult developmental theory is discussed and a call for social workers to assume the role of anthropologist using the writings from the Stone Center at Wellesley College is suggested.

Social aspects, Young adults

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