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Moran, Seana – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 2020
Rather than considering human potential in terms of an unrealized desired state, what if we framed it as gaining momentum in worthy long-term pursuits? This conceptual article, integrating ideas and findings from several scholarly literatures, explores how life purpose can serve as a meaningful, intentional guide for individuals, especially youth,…
Descriptors: Life Satisfaction, Prosocial Behavior, Individual Development, Self Concept
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Opstoel, Katrijn; Chapelle, Laurent; Prins, Frans J.; De Meester, An; Haerens, Leen; van Tartwijk, Jan; De Martelaer, Kristine – European Physical Education Review, 2020
This review provides an overview of the existing literature on school-aged children's and youth's (i.e. 6- to 18-year-olds) personal and social development within the context of physical education and sports. A total of 4359 non-duplicate articles were retrieved from six databases. After the title, abstract and full text screening, 88 articles met…
Descriptors: Individual Development, Social Development, Physical Education, Athletics
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Pfledderer, Christopher D.; Brusseau, Timothy A. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2021
Purpose: The purpose of this article was to systematically review studies that explored associations between specific curricular models, as an essential component of physical education, and to assess how the student outcomes identified in the models aligned with the national standards. Methods: Using the PRISMA guidelines to identify, screen,…
Descriptors: Correlation, Physical Education, National Standards, Outcomes of Education
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Lee, Bridget Kiger; Patall, Erika A.; Cawthon, Stephanie W.; Steingut, Rebecca R. – Review of Educational Research, 2015
The President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities report heartily supported arts integration. However, the President's Committee called for a better understanding of the dimensions of quality and best practices. One promising arts integration method is drama-based pedagogy (DBP). A comprehensive search of the literature revealed 47…
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Integrated Curriculum, Drama
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, 2018
This paper was written in 2018 by NCWD/Youth [National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth] to inform the development of the Guideposts for Success 2.0, an update to the original Guideposts for Success published in 2005. Since it was created in 2005, the Guideposts for Success has become nationally recognized as a valuable…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Transitional Programs, Secondary School Curriculum, High Schools
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Orwoll, Lucinda; Achenbaum, W. Andrew – Human Development, 1993
Drawing on a model of wisdom that includes components in three domains (personality, cognition, and conation) and across three levels (intrapersonal, interpersonal, and transpersonal), highlights potential differences in the ways women and men attain and express wisdom; and examines interactive patterns across the components of wisdom. (BC)
Descriptors: Individual Development, Interpersonal Competence, Models, Personality
Stephens, Lauren M.; Dieppa, Melissa; LeBlanc, Patrice – Online Submission, 2006
The purpose of this paper is to provide information about the social difficulties of students with Autism. A review of Erikson's Theory supports why developing social skills is important. No Child Left Behind evidence-based practices are suggested to assist these students. A literature review was conducted on these topics using key words to…
Descriptors: Individual Development, Federal Legislation, Behavioral Science Research, Metacognition
Macklin, Thomas – 1979
This report addresses the relationship between self-actualizing values and interpersonal communication behaviors. After a discussion of behavioristic and humanistic frameworks for social science research, the paper explains Abraham Maslow's and Carl Roger's concepts of self-actualization as the tendency toward completing and perfecting one's…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Humanism, Individual Development, Interpersonal Competence
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Jung, Vivienne; Short, Robert H. – American Annals of the Deaf, 2002
This article reviews various theories for difficulties in socioemotional functioning experienced by many deaf persons. It then proposes a 3-level model which focuses on: (1) intrapsychic processes such as self-concept; (2) reciprocal interactions between the person and the social environment; and (3) resulting memories and expectancies that affect…
Descriptors: Adults, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Development
Johnson, Rebecca Cowan – Camping Magazine, 1991
Regardless of participant background, age, or ethnic origin, camp can aid in the following key components of emotional maturity: open, positive and appropriate expression of feelings; self-acceptance; a sense of self; an awareness and acceptance of others and their feelings; the ability to develop relationships; and emotional stability. (LP)
Descriptors: Camping, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Individual Development
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Scheier, Lawrence M.; Botvin, Gilbert J.; Griffin, Kenneth W.; Diaz, Tracy – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1999
Study uses longitudinal growth curve modeling to examine the dynamic relations between refusal skills and alcohol use. The estimated means for alcohol use indicated that on average these adolescents increased their alcohol use by a factor of 140% over a four-year period. Refusal skill efficacy declined by a factor of 13% over the same time frame.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drinking, Health Education, Individual Development
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Zigler, Edward; Seitz, Victoria – School Psychology Review, 1980
The issue of early childhood intervention programs is considered, particularly improvement of social competence and respect for biological heterogeniety. (Author/GK)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement, Individual Development, Intelligence Quotient
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Eckstein, Daniel G. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1980
Specific applications of early recollections (ERs) within group settings are introductory exercise, an index of social interest, a kind of guided imagery, and an aid in intensive therapy. Additional uses of ERs include vocational decision making, pictorial representations of group perceptions, and a measure of group member's personal growth.…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Counseling Theories, Group Counseling, Group Therapy
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Dixon, Felicia A. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1998
A review of the literature and research on the academic and social self-concepts of gifted adolescents reveals the importance of considering the unique talents of the individual rather than considering gifted students as a homogeneous group. Implications of the research for encouraging positive self-concepts in these students are drawn. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Gifted, Homogeneous Grouping, Individual Development
Russell, Keith C. – Journal of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping, 2002
Outdoor behavioral healthcare (OBH), using wilderness therapy and related outdoor programming, is an emerging treatment for adolescents with behavioral, psychological, and substance abuse disorders. A literature review examining OBH outcomes related to self-concept, interpersonal skills, substance abuse, criminal recidivism, and behavioral and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Drug Rehabilitation
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