• Contents: Preface. Adolescent Coping: Pointing to a Research Deficit. Conceptual Approach for Studying Stress, Coping, and Relationships in Adolescence. An Analysis of the Coping Process. Assessment of Daily Stressors: Event Parameters and Coping. Ways of Coping with Everyday Problems and Minor Events. Internal Resources and Their Effect on Coping Behavior. Changes in Stress Perception and Coping Style as a Function of Perceived Family Climate. The Unique Contribution of Close Friends to Coping Behavior. Stress, Coping, and Relationships as Risk and Protective Factors in Explaining Adolescent Depression. Conclusions.

"...the data presented in this research monograph will be of paramount interest to researchers actively involved in the experience of stress among adolescents....The clear writing and presentation of data make this an accessible book for the specialist and generalist alike."—British Journal of Developmental Psychology"...an interesting, informative report of a series of related studies focusing on the role of parent and peer relationships in coping with stress. This book is well-organized, clearly written, and provides a thorough review of literature for each chapter....a valuable research tool and makes interesting reading. The literature reviews are excellent, and the variety of methods used provides a number of choices to guide future investigations."—Journal of Adolescence

• Contents: Preface. Adolescent Coping: Pointing to a Research Deficit. Conceptual Approach for Studying Stress, Coping, and Relationships in Adolescence. An Analysis of the Coping Process. Assessment of Daily Stressors: Event Parameters and Coping. Ways of Coping with Everyday Problems and Minor Events. Internal Resources and Their Effect on Coping Behavior. Changes in Stress Perception and Coping Style as a Function of Perceived Family Climate. The Unique Contribution of Close Friends to Coping Behavior. Stress, Coping, and Relationships as Risk and Protective Factors in Explaining Adolescent Depression. Conclusions.

"...the data presented in this research monograph will be of paramount interest to researchers actively involved in the experience of stress among adolescents....The clear writing and presentation of data make this an accessible book for the specialist and generalist alike."—British Journal of Developmental Psychology"...an interesting, informative report of a series of related studies focusing on the role of parent and peer relationships in coping with stress. This book is well-organized, clearly written, and provides a thorough review of literature for each chapter....a valuable research tool and makes interesting reading. The literature reviews are excellent, and the variety of methods used provides a number of choices to guide future investigations."—Journal of Adolescence

• Contents: Preface. Adolescent Coping: Pointing to a Research Deficit. Conceptual Approach for Studying Stress, Coping, and Relationships in Adolescence. An Analysis of the Coping Process. Assessment of Daily Stressors: Event Parameters and Coping. Ways of Coping with Everyday Problems and Minor Events. Internal Resources and Their Effect on Coping Behavior. Changes in Stress Perception and Coping Style as a Function of Perceived Family Climate. The Unique Contribution of Close Friends to Coping Behavior. Stress, Coping, and Relationships as Risk and Protective Factors in Explaining Adolescent Depression. Conclusions.

"...the data presented in this research monograph will be of paramount interest to researchers actively involved in the experience of stress among adolescents....The clear writing and presentation of data make this an accessible book for the specialist and generalist alike."—British Journal of Developmental Psychology"...an interesting, informative report of a series of related studies focusing on the role of parent and peer relationships in coping with stress. This book is well-organized, clearly written, and provides a thorough review of literature for each chapter....a valuable research tool and makes interesting reading. The literature reviews are excellent, and the variety of methods used provides a number of choices to guide future investigations."—Journal of Adolescence