This paperback course textbook has been adapted from the landmark four-volume Handbook of Applied Developmental Science (SAGE 2003), a work that offers a detailed roadmap for action and research in ensuring positive child, youth, and family development. In 20 chapters, this new single-volume work brings together the latest in theory and application from applied developmental science and the positive psychology movement for students going on to careers working with youth and their families in educational and community environments.
This four-volume set is the authoritative source that encompasses the entire range of concepts and topics involved in the study of applied developmental science.
The Handbook of Applied Developmental Science is the only work to comprehensively present the latest theory, research, and application from applied developmental science (ADS) and the positive psychology movement.
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Many long-running programs have had to close. This book provides a unique perspective on the purpose and function of child development laboratory schools and the potential of large-scale research to examine important world problems.
This handbook collates research evidence and presents the most up-to-date findings on child development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
A course textbook adapted from the 4 volume 'Handbook of Applied Developmental Science', this work brings together the latest in theory & application from applied developmental science & the positive psychology movement for students going ...
The text is recommended to psychologists, especially those who would like to research on how the field can be viewed as a developmental science.
One of the great difficulties with the high rate of low-quality home environments in poor countries is that such situations continue the intergenerational transmission of poverty and reduced quality of life. Because poor housing quality ...
... albeit different, insight into how children's and youth's identities are formed and experienced across social categories and their consequences for various developmental outcomes. 2. INTERSECTIONALITY IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD: A FOCUS ON ...
This volume presents the reader with a stimulating rich tapestry of essays exploring the nature of action and intentionality, and discussing their role in human development.