A case against the categorisation of children and youth.

Authors

  • Peter Stanley University of Waikato

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54322/kairaranga.v7i2.61

Keywords:

adjustment disorders, behaviour problems, clinical diagnosis, mental disorders, professional problems, school counselling

Abstract

This is the second of two papers providing a critique of categorisation and of the biomedical interpretation of personal adjustment issues experienced by children and youth. Whereas the first paper (Stanley, 2006; published in Kairaranga earlier this year) appraised this approach from an array of theoretical vantage points, this paper extends the critique by the author reporting on his professional practice experiences. The reporting on the work experiences is aligned with findings and theorising from the current literature.

Author Biography

  • Peter Stanley, University of Waikato

    Peter Stanley is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of
    Human Development and Counselling within The University
    of Waikato at Tauranga. He has previously worked as a
    psychologist, counsellor, primary and secondary school
    teacher, probation officer, and police constable.

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Published

01-07-2006

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2006)

Section

Vol 7 Iss 2

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Copyright (c) 2022 Peter Stanley

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How to Cite

A case against the categorisation of children and youth. (2006). Kairaranga, 7(2), 36-40. https://doi.org/10.54322/kairaranga.v7i2.61