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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790626703321

Titolo

A fragile foundation [[electronic resource] ] : the state of developmental assets among American youth / / Peter L. Benson ... [et al.] ; [editing, Mallory Warner-Richter]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Minneapolis, Minn., : Search Institute, 2011

ISBN

1-57482-517-8

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (176 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BensonPeter L

Warner-RichterMallory

Disciplina

305.231

Soggetti

Child development - Research - United States

Adolescent psychology - Research - United States

Children - Research - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Honoring Peter L. Benson; Contents; Preface: Shared Challenges, Shared Opportunities; Executive Summary; List of Figures and Tables; 1. Identifying and Measuring Developmental Assets; 2. Young People's Experiences of Developmental Assets; 3. Deficits and Risks in Young People's Lives; 4. The Power of Developmental Assets; 5. Building a Solid Foundation for Healthy Development; Postscript: Tapping Deep Cultural Currents; Appendix A: Detailed Tables on Developmental Assets; Appendix B: Detailed Tables on Developmental Deficits

Appendix C: Detailed Tables on High-Risk Behavior Patterns Appendix D: Detailed Tables on Thriving Indicators; About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

Based on a sample of almost 89,000 youth, this book shows the realities, challenges, and possibilities for youth people. This publication is for practitioners and policymakers who need information about the attitudes and behaviors of youth people. Includes detailed statistical information.