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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459251903321

Titolo

Applied research in child and adolescent development : a practical guide / / edited by Valerie Malhomes [sic], Carmela Gina Lomonaco

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, N.Y. : , : Psychology Press, , 2010

ISBN

1-136-98879-3

1-283-04490-0

9786613044907

0-203-85418-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (336 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

LomonacoCarmela Gina

MaholmesValerie

Disciplina

155.4072

Soggetti

Child psychology - Research

Adolescent psychology - Research

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Getting started : answering your frequently asked -- Applied developmental science : definitions and dimensions -- Letting your questions guide the way : framing applied questions in child and adolescent development research -- Designing applied studies for special populations : establishing and maintaining trust in research relationships -- Challenges and issues in designing applied research -- Ethical issues and challenges in applied research in child and adolescent development -- Conducting translational research on child development in community settings : what you need to know and why it is worth the effort -- Applied research in school settings : common challenges and practical suggestions -- Conducting applied research in child and adolescent settings : why to do it and how -- Getting funded in applied child and adolescent development research : the art and science of applying for grants -- Communicating and disseminating your applied research findings to the public -- Conclusion and future directions.

Sommario/riassunto

Developed for a popular training institute, this volume is organized



around the most frequently asked questions from young researchers conducting applied research in child and adolescent development.