Elkind's Theory of Adolescent Egocentrism as Expressed in Selected Characters of M. E. Kerr.

Matter, Roxana Marie

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Elkind's Theory of Adolescent Egocentrism as Expressed in Selected Characters of M. E. Kerr.

Matter, Roxana Marie

Adolescence, v17 n67 p657-66 Fall 1982

Studied the extent to which the unique and typical behaviors of adolescent egocentrism are manifested by the adolescent characters in Kerr's novels. Analysis shows at least one of the egocentrism characteristics is present in each character. Because Kerr's characters are realistic they provide helpful models for adolescents and adults. (JAC)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Egocentrism, Individual Characteristics, Literary Criticism, Personality Theories, Self Concept, Social Cognition, Youth Problems

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