He was educated at Michigan State University undergraduate , the University of Virginia graduate school , and the University of Chicago postdoctoral studies. His research interests are in risk behavior in adolescence especially cigarette smoking , media use in adolescence especially music , and a wide range of topics in emerging adulthood. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. A rich and timely introduction to the field of adolescent development, this book incorporates culture throughout both within the US and outside the US as a key element in understanding development in adolescence, and expanding the notion of adolescence to include "emerging adulthood" ages It uses a timely interdisciplinary perspective to present key theories, research and application; many first person accounts from adolescents across cultures; critical thinking questions; and numerous other features. Chapter topics include biological foundations; cognitive foundations; cultural beliefs; gender; the self; family relationships; friends and peers; dating, love, and sexuality; school; work; media; problems; and adolescence and emerging adulthood in the 21st century. For individuals in a variety of fields relating to adolescents.

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