Includes bibliographical references.

Preface iii -- Acknowledgment iv -- Unit 1 Self-Development -- Knowing Oneself 3 -- Developing the Holistic Person 27 -- Developmental Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence 57 -- The Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence 75 -- Unit 2: Aspects of Personal Development -- Coping with Stress in Middle and Late Adolescence 103 -- The Powers of the Mind 123 -- Mental Health and Well-being in Middle and Late Adolescence 155 -- Unit 3: Building and Maintaining Relationships -- Personal Relationships 205 -- Social Relationships in Middle and Late Adolescence 227 -- Family Structures and Legacies 247 -- Unit 4: Career Development -- Persons and Careers 271 -- Career Pathways 293 -- Insights into One's Personal Development 311 -- Bibliography 327 -- Webliography 329

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