Edmond P. (Hrsg.) Bowers

Promoting Positive Youth Development

Lessons from the 4-H Study

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This book presents the results of a longitudinal 4-H study of youth development. The volume discusses how self-regulation and contextual resources (e.g., strong relationships with parents, peers, and the community) can be fostered in young people to contribute to optimal functioning throughout life. Each chapter examines a particular aspect of youth thriving, and offers findings on the role of positive development in a variety of outcomes. Contributors introduce a contemporary model of positive development for diverse youth, provide examples of effective youth development programs, and suggest applications for informing the next generation of… Mehr

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Produktdetails

Weitere Autoren: Geldhof, G. John (Hrsg.) / Johnson, Sara K. (Hrsg.) / Hilliard, Lacey J. (Hrsg.) / Hershberg, Rachel M. (Hrsg.) / Lerner, Jacqueline V. (Hrsg.)

ISBN: 978-3-319-17165-4
EAN: 9783319171654
Produktnummer: 17715725
Verlag: Springer-Verlag GmbH
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Seitenangabe: 288 S.
Masse: H24.1 cm x B16.0 cm x D2.2 cm 617 g
Abbildungen: Book; Bibliographie
Gewicht: 617

Über den Autor

Edmond P. Bowers is a Research Assistant Professor at Tufts University. He received his doctorate in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology from Boston College. His research interests include a focus on important non-parental adults and the various ways that these adults can promote positive development in young people. G. John Geldhof is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University. He received his doctorate in Quantitative and Developmental Psychology from the University of Kansas. His research interests include quantitative methods, positive youth development and models of self-regulation. Sara K. Johnson is a research assistant professor at the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University. Her work integrates the study of positive youth development, civic engagement and identity development using mixed-methods approaches.