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The Development of Shyness and Social Withdrawal
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Rubin, Kenneth H., Ed.; Coplan, Robert J., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2010
While both positive and negative peer interactions have long been a focus of scientific interest, much less attention has been given to children who tend to refrain from interacting with peers. This volume brings together leading authorities to review progress in understanding the development, causes, and consequences of shyness and social…
Descriptors: Shyness, Cross Cultural Studies, Academic Achievement, Personality
The Behavioral Aspects of Smoking.
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Krasnegor, Norman A., Ed. – 1979
These five papers present a compact summary of current biological, behavioral and psychosocial research on cigarette smoking behavior. They focus especially on the addictive and dependence processes related to smoking and its effects on health. While much is known, recommendations for further research are suggested on topics including: nicotine,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anthologies, Behavioral Science Research, Drug Use
Resiliency in Action: Practical Ideas for Overcoming Risks and Building Strengths in Youth, Families, & Communities.
Henderson, Nan, Ed.; Benard, Bonnie, Ed.; Sharp-Light, Nancy, Ed. – 1999
Contained in this publication are re-prints of articles which deal with guiding youth and families from risk to resiliency that appeared in the journal, Resiliency in Action. This compilation shares the results of scientific studies showing how people overcome risk, trauma, and adversity. The articles exemplify how the field of psychology is…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Community, Coping, Counseling
The Invulnerable Child.
Anthony, E. James, Ed.; Cohler, Bertram J., Ed. – 1987
The book presents 13 papers that explore the intriguing and sometimes baffling phenomenon of children's capacity to deal with adversity. It is divided into three sections. The book's opening section provides an overview of stress research and coping strategies. Section 2 focuses on the determinants of competence and investigates the complex…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), At Risk Persons, Child Development, Child Psychology
Anger, Hostility, and Aggression: Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention Strategies for Youth.
Furlong, Michael J., Ed.; Smith, Douglas C., Ed. – 1994
This book is designed to give those who work with youth the information they need on recent anger-related research. It presents practical information about critical assessment, prevention, and intervention by emphasizing the affective, attitudinal, and behavioral aspects of anger. Chapters include: (1) "Correlates of Anger, Hostility, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Affective Behavior, Aggression, Anger
Immigrant Families in Contemporary Society: The Duke Series in Child Development and Public Policy Series
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Lansford, Jennifer E., Ed.; Deater-Deckard, Kirby, Ed.; Bornstein, Marc H., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
How do some families successfully negotiate the linguistic, cultural, and psychological challenges of immigration, while others struggle to acculturate? This volume explores the complexities of immigrant family life in North America and analyzes the individual and contextual factors that influence health and well-being. Synthesizing cutting-edge…
Descriptors: Public Policy, Intervention, Educational Development, Child Rearing