Notes on the history of adolescent inpatient and residential treatment
Zimmerman, D.P.
Adolescence 25(97): 9-38
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-8449 PMID: 2185616 Document Number: 365764
This study surveys some of the major theoretical contributions to the evolvement of concepts about adolescence. Historical perspectives regarding the development of inpatient and residential institutions are outlined, followed by brief discussions of follow-up studies evaluating both forms of treatment. Finally, a general overview of outcome research is provided, focusing on the underlying, changing attitudes toward the adolescent phase of development.