Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to student development theory -- Foundations for understanding student development theory -- Using student development theory -- Social identity concepts and overview -- Racial identity development -- Ethnic identity development and acculturation -- Sexual identity development -- Gender and gender identity development -- Development of faith and spirituality -- Disability identities and identity development -- Social class and identity -- Emerging theoretical perspectives on student experiences and identities -- Psychosocial identity development -- Epistemological and intellectual development -- Moral identity development -- Development of self-authorship -- Student affairs educators as partners in using student development theory -- Implications and future directions for practice, research, and theory development.