Year
1999
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Department of Psychology
Recommended Citation
Oades, Lindsay G. A/Prof, A personal construct model of adolescent risk-taking, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, Department of Psychology, University of Wollongong, 1999. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2921
Abstract
This report describes the development of a personal construct model of adolescent risk-taking using two studies. Study 1 explored three broad research questions regarding the process, structure and content of construing by adolescents of risk-taking.To refine the model. Study 2 included 124 participants (68 males and 56 females) aged from 14 to 20 years also from school, university and juvenile correction settings. Similar methodologies to Study 1 were used. A final personal construct model of adolescent risk-taking was presented in the form of three propositions and six assumptions. The sampling, design and measurement of the two studies were evaluated. Suggestions for future research are provided and the clinical implications of the personal construct model of adolescent risk-taking are then discussed.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.