Psychosocial Theories of Human Behavior and Development - by Timothy Page (Paperback)

About the Book

Breaking away from the traditional models that "teach to the test," this dynamic and engaging textbook pays close attention to the historical context of ideas represented in psychosocial development theories and the interconnections of ideas across theories and social science disciplines.

Book Synopsis

Breaking away from the traditional models that "teach to the test," this dynamic and engaging textbook pays close attention to the historical context of ideas represented in psychosocial development theories and the interconnections of ideas across theories and social science disciplines.

Review Quotes

Psychosocial Theories of Human Behavior and Development is a dive into specific theories in human behavior in the social environment that have a unique presentation: a mix of quotes, historical information, and connection to current day. It provides insight into the historical foundation of theories and connects to current work.

This book is a good introductory text of theoretical work in the interdisciplinary field of human development. The integration of theories is the most unique and important aspect of the book.

About the Author

Timothy Page, M.S.W., Ph.D., is professor emeritus at Louisiana State University School of Social Work, where he taught for 17 years and served 14 years as Ph.D. program director. Prior to his academic career, he practiced clinical social work with children, adolescents, and families, with particular interest in children's play therapy. The courses he taught, in the M.S.W. program, were primarily in the areas of human behavior and development and social work direct practice, and, in the Ph.D. Program, research methods. He has also mentored numerous student masters theses and doctoral dissertations. His research interests concern children's mental health and development, with a focus on attachment experience. Much of his research, in collaboration with numerous colleagues and former students, has involved the use of narrative story stem methods to assess children's emotional wellbeing and relational perceptions in the context of attachment security. He has published his work in 3 dozen journal articles and book chapters and presented in numerous national and international conference venues.