Positive youth development theory, research, and application

In the prevention science approach, focus is put on identifying risk and protective factors in adolescent risk behaviour. Based on this approach, many research and prevention programs have been generated in the past few decades. Nevertheless, over-emphasis of adolescent developmental problems has be...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Shek, Daniel T. L. (-), Sun, Rachel C. F., Merrick, Joav, 1950-
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publisher's cop. 2013
Colección:Pediatrics, child and adolescent health
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Sumario:In the prevention science approach, focus is put on identifying risk and protective factors in adolescent risk behaviour. Based on this approach, many research and prevention programs have been generated in the past few decades. Nevertheless, over-emphasis of adolescent developmental problems has been criticised as focusing too much on adolescent developmental problems and pathologies. In response to this criticism, an alternative approach highlighting the importance of positive youth development has been proposed.
Descripción Física:xix, 226 p. ; 26 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice
ISBN:9781620813058