Good kids from bad neighborhoods successful development in social context

This is a study of successful youth development in poor, disadvantaged neighborhoods in Denver and Chicago - a study of how children living in the worst neighborhoods develop or fail to develop the values, competencies and commitments that lead to a productive, healthy responsible adult life.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Elliott, Delbert S. (-), Menard, Scott W., Rankin, Bruce H. (Bruce Howard), Elliott, Amanda, Huizinga, David, Wilson, William J., 1935-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Cambridge University Press 2006.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b38385545*spi
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Growing up in disadvantaged neighborhoods
  • Growing up in Denver and Chicago : the MacArthur neighborhood study
  • Good and bad neighborhoods for raising children
  • The effects of growing up in a bad neighborhood : initial findings
  • Critical dimensions of neighborhood organization and culture
  • The effects of neighborhood organization and culture
  • Family influences : managing disadvantage and promoting success
  • School climate and types of peer groups
  • What matters most for successful youth development?
  • Successful development in disadvantaged neighborhoods.