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Kiuru, Noona; Salmela-Aro, Katariina; Nurmi, Jari-Erik; Zettergren, Peter; Andersson, Hakan; Bergman, Lars – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2012
The present study investigated the role of best friends in educational career development from adolescence to adulthood. Participants' (N=476) reciprocal best friendships were identified at age 15, while their educational attainment was investigated in early adulthood (age 26), their intelligence (IQ) at age 13, and parental education, educational…
Descriptors: Careers, Intelligence, Educational Attainment, Academic Aspiration
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Hill, Patrick L.; Burrow, Anthony L.; Brandenberger, Jay W.; Lapsley, Daniel K.; Quaranto, Jessica Collado – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2010
Two studies evaluated whether different purpose orientations, defined by the content of one's life-goals, would differentially predict personal well-being in the short- and long-term. Four types of purpose orientations (creative, prosocial, financial, and personal recognition) were examined using a sample of 416 (57% male) college undergraduates…
Descriptors: Integrity, Age Differences, Adults, Young Adults
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Bayer, Jordana, K.; Sanson, Ann, V.; Hemphill, Sheryl A. – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2006
Children's internalizing problems are a concerning mental health issue, due to significant prevalence and continuity over time. This study tested a multivariate model predicting young children's internalizing behaviors from parenting practices, parents' anxiety-depression and family stressors. A community sample of 2 year old children (N=112) was…
Descriptors: Parent Influence, Mental Health, Correlation, Young Children