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  • Positive Youth Development

    Series Book 41 - Advances in Child Development and Behavior
    Each chapter provides in-depth discussions and this volume serves as an invaluable resource for Developmental or educational psychology researchers, scholars, and students. - Includes chapters that highlight some of the most recent research in the area of Positive Youth Development - Each chapter provides in-depth discussions - An invaluable resource for developmental or educational psychology ... Read more

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  • Employed Mothers and Their Children

    In 1969 the author wrote a letter to Science protesting the unfair treatment of academic mothers, who were expected to work full-time. Her problem with balancing work and family life was typical of the problems of most young parents in the United States. More than 20 years later, the same problems have not been solved, even though more than twice as many families are headed by a fully-employed ... Read more

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  • Promoting Positive Youth Development

    Lessons from the 4-H Study

    Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
    This book presents the results of the longitudinal 4-H Study of Positive 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 the enhancement of functioning throughout life. Each chapter examines a particular aspect of youth thriving, and offers ... Read more

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