Adolescents and Youth Issues

The book “Adolescents and Youth Issues” is written by Afsaneh Naraqizadeh and falls within the field of psychology. The author holds a degree in education and training and is a faculty member at Alzahra University. This book addresses the most important issues related to adolescents. Adolescents interact with institutions such as family, school, and society, each of which must consider certain rights for them, which are detailed in this book. The book is divided into five chapters, with the first chapter focusing on communication. This chapter discusses communication barriers and then presents techniques to improve communication. The second chapter covers the role of school, which plays a significant role in the education and upbringing of adolescents. The third chapter examines psychological and behavioral disorders in adolescents, addressing crucial topics such as aggression, addiction, and depression. The fourth chapter is about identity, and the final chapter addresses marriage and shared life among young adults. This book is recommended for parents, teachers, and anyone who interacts with adolescents. Parents should value adolescents and involve them in family matters and decision-making. Schools should pay attention to adolescents and provide them opportunities to test and develop their abilities and skills. Another function of schools is to teach life and social skills to adolescents. Society should also benefit from adolescents’ talents and support their ideas. The book effectively covers these strategies and calls on families, school members, and society to pay special attention to adolescents. Adolescence is one of the most critical periods in a person’s life, laying the foundation for their future. Therefore, individuals involved with adolescents need to gain the necessary awareness about this stage. The author has also published another book titled “Coping with the Challenges of Adolescence.”