| Pathways to Positive Development Among Diverse Youth: New Directions for Youth Development, Number 95 Contributor(s): Mhs (Author), Von Eye, Eye (Author), Lerner, Loren (Author) |
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ISBN: 0787963380 ISBN-13: 9780787963385 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. OUR PRICE: $27.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2002 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Positive youth development represents an emerging emphasis in developmental thinking that is focused on the incredible potential of adolescents to maintain healthy trajectories and develop resilience, even in the face of myriad negative influences. This volume discusses the theory, research, policy, and programs that take this strength-based, positive development approach to diverse youth. Examines theoretical ideas about the nature of positive youth development, and about the related concepts of thriving and well-being, as well as current and needed policy strategies, best practice in youth-serving programs, and promising community-based efforts to marshal the developmental assets of individuals and communities to enhance thriving among youth. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General - Psychology | Developmental - Child |
| Dewey: 155.5 |
| Series: J-B Mhs Single Issue Mental Health Services |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.94" W x 8.94" (0.52 lbs) 169 pages |