Adolescence - 2026 Release

Canadian Content. Steinberg Adolescence has been adapted for the first time to meet the needs of the Canadian market. This resource represents the unique priorities of youth well-being in Canada. It features Canadian statistics and research, and highlights how research impacts current Canadian youth policies such as federal and provincial and territorial policies and programs, including youth-specific services. 

Expert Contributors as Chapter Authors. A team of Canadian contributors have updated select chapters to share their expert knowledge (Chapters 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 13). Their expertise in adolescent development spans across a wide range of research interests, including mental health, media use, substance use, identity, and parent and peer relationships. 

Cultural Considerations. Cultural considerations have been integrated throughout to be more inclusive and representative of the diversity in the field of adolescent development. Incorporating a cultural perspective to understanding human development provides students with the opportunity to evaluate whether existing research takes into account the cultural context of development.

Gender Diversity. Recognizing gender diversity, such as how transgender and gender-diverse youth navigate critical developmental transitions such as puberty.

Indigenous Content. Highlighting research on Indigenous youth resilience, including the distinct challenges they face and the need to address the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth outcomes.

AI Reader. Encourage discovery and boost understanding with AI Reader. Designed to facilitate active reading, AI Reader within McGraw Hill Connect provides students with AI tools to enhance their comprehension, retention, and critical thinking. Students can use AI Reader within the Connect eBook and/or SmartBook to highlight words or sections to see different explanations, create quiz-questions for self-study, copy helpful explanations to their notes, and follow citations to find the original context of the AI-generated explanation.

Evergreen™. Content and technology are ever-changing, and it is important that you can keep your course up to date with the latest content and assessments. That’s why we want to deliver the most current and relevant content for your course, hassle-free. McGraw Hill uses an Evergreen delivery model, which is a product delivery model and experience that provides customers with the most relevant and updated content, tools, and accessibility. Engage students and freshen up assignments with up-to-date coverage of select topics and new questions, all without having to switch editions or build a new course.

Comprehensive Coverage. Steinberg explores biological, cognitive, and social changes during adolescence, emphasizing the unique developmental challenges and opportunities of this stage.

Canadian Context and Adaptation. Steinberg integrates Canadian-specific priorities, policies, statistics, and research, making it highly relevant for understanding adolescent development in Canada.

Cultural Considerations. Steinberg emphasizes inclusivity by incorporating cultural perspectives, addressing diversity, and highlighting the experiences of Indigenous youth and gender-diverse populations.

Focus on Real-World Applications. Steinberg connects developmental theory and research to practical applications in education, health care, policy, and preventative programs, inspiring students to link academic concepts to everyday life.

Contemporary Issues. Topics such as climate change, the impact of emergent technologies like AI, and the lingering effects of the global pandemic are explored in relation to adolescent development.

Accessible and Engaging Format. Designed to make developmental psychology approachable, the resource uses examples to bridge abstract concepts with real-world applications, fostering student engagement and understanding.

McGraw Hill Connect®. Predictive, Personal and Powered by AI. Steinberg Adolescence?is available in Connect. McGraw Hill Connect is an award-winning digital teaching and learning platform designed to empower students and streamline course management for instructors. With cutting-edge adaptive technology and AI-driven tools, Connect delivers personalized learning experiences that help students achieve their full potential. For instructors, Connect provides comprehensive reporting, actionable data, and valuable insights designed to amplify teaching.

SmartBook®. Within Connect, students have access to SmartBook, McGraw Hill’s adaptive learning and reading resource. SmartBook creates a safe space for learning and confidence building, as students receive immediate and meaningful feedback to help guide their study. By prompting students with questions and assessing individual answers, SmartBook learns what a student knows and identifies which topics they need to practice, giving each student a personalized learning experience and path to success. 

Read Anywhere App. Read or study when it’s convenient with McGraw Hill’s free ReadAnywhere® app. Available for iOS and Android smartphones or tablets, the ReadAnywhere App gives users access to McGraw Hill tools including the eBook and SmartBook or Adaptive Learning Assignments in McGraw Hill Connect. Students can take notes, highlight, and complete assignments offline—all their work will sync when connected to Wi-Fi. Students log in with their Connect username and password to start learning—anytime, anywhere!