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Notes on the History of Adolescent Inpatient and Residential Treatment

NCJ Number
123117
Journal
Adolescence Volume: 25 Issue: 97 Dated: (Spring 1990) Pages: 9-38
Author(s)
D P Zimmerman
Date Published
1990
Length
30 pages
Annotation
This study surveys some of the major theoretical contributions to the evolvement of concepts about adolescence.
Abstract
Historical perspectives regarding the development of inpatient and residential institutions are outlined, followed by brief discussions of follow-up studies evaluating both forms of treatment. Finally, a general overview of outcome research is provided, focusing on the underlying, changing attitudes toward the adolescent phase of development. 123 references. (Publisher abstract)

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