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Adolescence: a literary passage.

E S Adler1, R Clark

  • 1Rhode Island College, Providence 02908.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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This study analyzed adolescent development in Newbery Medal books, finding themes of identity crisis and the ethic of care. Female characters often balanced separation and connection, while male characters focused on industry for identity.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Literary Analysis
  • Adolescent Studies

Background:

  • Erikson's and Gilligan's theories offer frameworks for understanding adolescent psychosocial development.
  • Children's literature, specifically Newbery Medal winners, can reflect and shape societal views on development.
  • Previous analyses have not comprehensively examined these specific literary works through these theoretical lenses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a content analysis of adolescent development as depicted in Newbery Medal and honor books.
  • To examine the representation of developmental stages, particularly identity versus role confusion and the ethic of care.
  • To explore themes of separation and connection in relation to character maturation.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of a selected sample of Newbery Medal and honor books.

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  • Application of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development (e.g., identity vs. role confusion).
  • Integration of Carol Gilligan's theories on the ethic of care and gender differences in moral development.

    • Main Results:

    • White males were overrepresented among major characters.
    • Many characters experienced identity crises, with some resolving identity versus role confusion through industry and connection with nature.
    • Female characters often experienced separation and connection simultaneously, with the ethic of care presented positively.
    • Maturation was frequently linked to recognizing responsibility towards others.

    Conclusions:

    • Newbery literature reflects key aspects of adolescent development theories, including identity formation and the ethic of care.
    • While some diversity exists, representation of major characters shows an overrepresentation of white males.
    • The narratives positively portray the ethic of care and emphasize the role of responsibility in character maturation.