Some Young People

First published in 1954, this title is the report of an inquiry into adolescents' reactions to their local youth groups. Besides answering the question "Who joins what?" the book describes some of the hopes, pleasures and difficulties of adolescents suggesting the importance of "my friends," the closely-knit set who mean so much.

Pearl Jephcott (1900-1980) was based at University of Nottingham at the time of writing.

New Foreword to the Reissue John Goodwin. Foreword by Sir Arrthur Bryant. Prefatory Note. Part I: The Object of the Enquiry How the Enquiry was Conducted Part II: Place and People (Town Areas) London; Nottingham; The Boys and Girls; Passing the Time Part III: Relationship with Youth Organizations in Town Areas Who Joined What?; What Appeared to Affect Joining; Personality and Family; Education; Employment; 'My Friends'; Nature of the Youth Organizations in Nottingham Part IV: The Enquiry in the Country Areas (Oxfordshire and Bucks) Part V: Conclusions The Boys and Girls; The Youth Organizations; The Service of Youth; A Summing Up. Appendices.