Psychosocial development and the development of problem behaviour during adolescence

Ezinga, M.A.J. (2008)

Doctoral Thesis

To what extent does psychosocial development have an effect on problem behaviour development? And does the effect of this development of psychosocial maturity differ for boys and girls? This thesis focuses on answering these questions. The research that is presented aims to identify relations in levels as well as paths of psychosocial development on problem behaviour. The study uses data from the School project, a longitudinal research project on adolescents that examined (problem) behaviour and relevant relating factors. This research provides insight into psychosocial development, as well as the effect of parental relations and peer relations on problem behaviour prevalence.

• Psychosocial development
• Stage theory
• Loevinger
• Adolescence
• Problem behaviour

• All authors: Ezinga, M.A.J.
• Supervisor: Westenberg, P.M.; Bijleveld, C.C.J.H.
• Co-supervisor: Weerman, F.M.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University
• Date: 2008-11-26
• ISBN (print): 9789090236087
• Court: LEI Universiteit Leiden