Promoting Positive Youth Development Lessons from the 4-H Study /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Bowers, Edmond P. (Editor), Geldhof, G. John (Editor), Johnson, Sara K. (Editor), Hilliard, Lacey J. (Editor), Hershberg, Rachel M. (Editor), Lerner, Jacqueline V. (Editor), Lerner, Richard M. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Public health.; Educational policy.; ducation and state.; Social policy.; Families.; Families > Social aspects.; Developmental psychology.; Developmental Psychology.; Family.; Public Health.; Educational Policy and Politics.; Social Policy.

This book presents the results of a longitudinal 4-H study of 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 optimal functioning throughout life....