1. Introduction : the why and how of international studies of adolescents' ideal persons -- 2. Moral thinking and altruism -- 3. Physical appearance and attractiveness -- 4. Self and identity -- 5. Intelligence and schooling -- 6. Work, on the job and at home -- 7. Leisure and fun -- 8. Relationships, family, and romance -- 9. Demographic and cultural difference among adolescents -- 10. Concluding remarks.