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Download full textDuisenbayev, Abay K.; Baltymova, Mira R.; Akzholova, Aktoty T.; Bazargaliyev, Gabit B.; Zhumagaziyev, Arman Zh. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
The importance of the study of social education of the individual as an integral process covering all stages of human development, supported by factors of modern development of children, adolescents, youth in the conditions of reforming education. Currently, the scientific literature has accumulated a sufficient fund of theoretical knowledge,…
Descriptors: Socialization, Individual Development, Personality Development, Personality Change
Direct linkMendes, Philip; Johnson, Guy; Moslehuddin, Badal – Child Care in Practice, 2012
It is generally accepted (for example, Stein and Wade) that those young people who are able to establish positive relationships with their family in care and/or when transitioning from care are more likely to have a positive self-identity and self-confidence, and overall better outcomes. Conversely, poor or non-existent family links may contribute…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Positive Attitudes, Personality Development, Self Esteem
Stokes, Helen; Wyn, Johanna – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2007
This article argues that "transition" offers a limited and outmoded conceptual frame for understanding young people's engagement with work and learning. It draws on two studies of young people to provide insights into the study and work experiences of older and school-aged youth. Our analysis suggests that rather than focussing narrowly…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Young Adults, Education Work Relationship, Adolescent Attitudes
Roberts, Brent W.; Walton, Kate E.; Viechtbauer, Wolfgang – Psychological Bulletin, 2006
The present study used meta-analytic techniques (number of samples = 92) to determine the patterns of mean-level change in personality traits across the life course. Results showed that people increase in measures of social dominance (a facet of extraversion), conscientiousness, and emotional stability, especially in young adulthood (age 20 to…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Meta Analysis, Personality Traits, Personality Development
Roberts, Brent W.; Walton, Kate E.; Viechtbauer, Wolfgang – Psychological Bulletin, 2006
In a response to comments by P. T. Costa, Jr., and R. R. McCrae on the current authors' original article, the authors show that Costa and McCrae's writings on personality suggest a belief in immutability of personality traits. The authors agree with Costa and McCrae that new personality trait models that provide an accurate lower order structure…
Descriptors: Personality Change, Personality Traits, Meta Analysis, Longitudinal Studies
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"Positive Action," a K-12 program, aims to promote character development, academic achievement, and social-emotional skills and to reduce disruptive and problem behavior. The program is based on the philosophy that you feel good about yourself when you think and do positive actions, and there is always a positive way to do everything.…
Descriptors: Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education, Academic Achievement, Meta Analysis
