Book Details

• Author: Adrian Furnham, Barrie Gunter

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780367475284

• Pages: 128

• Release Date: 01-01-2020

About The Book

Originally published in 1989, The Social Attitudes of British Adolescents offers a unique and in-depth reference source into the social attitudes of British adolescents during the 1980s. Written by experienced researchers Adrian Furnham and Barrie Gunter, this book analyzes the responses of over 2,000 adolescents from across the British Isles, including Northern Ireland, the north of Scotland, the south of England, and Wales.

The authors provide one of the most comprehensive reviews of the period, examining a wide range of key issues from that time. These include attitudes towards politics and government, crime and law enforcement, sex roles and race, religion and the paranormal, health and the environment, education, work, unemployment, and home entertainment media.

Some of the findings are unexpected—while young people displayed surprising conservatism about gender roles, they held radically different views on institutions such as the monarchy. This fascinating collection of data, summarized in tables and supported by clear commentaries, provides a revealing snapshot of the mindset and attitudes of young Britons in the late 20th century. The book remains an essential resource for anyone studying social attitudes and adolescent psychology from this era.