Adolescent developmental issues in Hong Kong: Relevance to positive youth development programs in Hong Kong

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 341-354

  Shek, Daniel T L ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Adolescents; Chinese; Development; Hong Kong

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; CHILD BEHAVIOR; CHILD DEVELOPMENT; CRIME; ECONOMIC ASPECT; FAMILY; HEALTH PROGRAM; HONG KONG; HUMAN; JUVENILE DELINQUENCY; LIFESTYLE; MENTAL HEALTH; MORALITY; PARENTAL BEHAVIOR; REVIEW; SEXUAL BEHAVIOR; SMOKING; STATISTICAL ANALYSIS; SUBSTANCE ABUSE; UNEMPLOYMENT;

EID: 33646522385     PISSN: 03340139     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1515/IJAMH.2006.18.3.341     Document Type: Review

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