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Fisher, Celia B.; Busch-Rossnagel, Nancy A.; Jopp, Daniela S.; Brown, Joshua L. – Applied Developmental Science, 2012
In this article we present a vision of applied developmental science (ADS) as a means of promoting social justice and socio-political well-being. This vision draws upon the field's significant accomplishments in identifying and strengthening developmental assets in marginalized youth communities, understanding the effects of poverty and racial…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Racial Discrimination, Social Sciences, Child Development
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Short, Jennifer L.; Russell-Mayhew, Shelly – International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 2009
In this paper, the authors provide an overview of the research literature on resiliency in adolescents. We explore the history of resiliency as it relates to the health and well-being of adolescents, identify common themes, provide a description of resilient youth, and introduce the developmental assets framework. To provide counsellors with an…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Personality Traits, Well Being, Counseling Techniques
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Hoffman, Adam J.; Umaña-Taylor, Adriana J. – Child Development Perspectives, 2023
Identity development is theorized to be a cornerstone of adolescence. An abundance of evidence has documented the significance of specific social identities (e.g., ethnic-racial or sexual identity) in the adjustment of adolescents. Research has found that youth who have explored their social identities and have more positive views of their social…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Self Concept, Adolescents, Social Influences