A Review of Developmental Studies on Adolescence

Abstract

　　In this paper, developmental studies from adolescence to senescence published in Japan between July 2015 and June 2016 are reviewed.　These studies were published in six journals, including the Japanese Journal of Educational Psychology and the Proceedings of the 58th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Educational Psychology.　The topics and methods of the studies are examined from a developmental perspective and are classified into five domains: (1) self and personal traits; (2) interpersonal relationships; (3) time perspective and career development; (4) school and the workplace; and (5) adjustment and mental health.　The resulting review of these studies identified new knowledge in several key areas, including developmental characteristics, developmental changes, and developmental processes.　Finally, the implications of these findings for future research are discussed.　The findings suggest that previous reviews continue to be relevant even today.