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In search of explanations for early pubertal timing effects on developmental psychopathology

Ge, Xiaojia, Natsuaki, Misaki N.·2009·Current Directions in Psychological Science

Abstract

Early pubertal maturation has been identified as a potential risk factor for internalizing and externalizing problems during adolescence. However, questions about the mechanisms that link early pubertal timing and psychopathology remain. In this article, we describe four hypotheses that explain the effects of early pubertal maturation. The hormonal influence hypothesis predicts that an increase in hormones at puberty leads to increased psychopathology. The maturation disparity hypothesis focuses on the gap between physical, social, and psychological maturation in early maturers that exacts the toll on individuals' adjustment. The contextual amplification hypothesis proposes that experiencing early pubertal transition in a disadvantaged context increases the risk for psychopathology. Finally, the accentuation hypothesis maintains that preadolescent vulnerabilities and challenges during early pubertal transition together increase problems. This article concludes with a consideration of how these hypotheses individually and collectively generate new lines of research linking early pubertal maturation and psychopathology.

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Authors
Ge, X., & Natsuaki, M. N.
Affiliations
  • University of Minnesota (US)
  • University of California, Riverside (US)
Venue
Current Directions in Psychological Science
Published
2009-12
Volume
18
Issue
6
Pages
327-331
ISSN
  • 0963-7214 (ISSN-L)
  • 1467-8721
OpenAlex
W2095911505
Cited by
264
References
24
Citations by year
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FWCI
9.18
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Current Directions in Psychological Science (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychology and Mental Health
Keywords
pubertal development, developmental psychopathology, internalizing problems, externalizing problems, endocrine effects, adolescent adjustment

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