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Lerner, Richard M.; Bowers, Edmond P.; Geldhof, G. John; Gestsdottir, Steinunn; DeSouza, Lisette – New Directions for Youth Development, 2012
Contemporary developmental theory is framed by relational developmental systems models that emphasize that change across life occurs through mutually regulative relations between individuals and their contexts (represented as individual [left arrow][right arrow] context relations). Within these models, all contextual levels are involved in these…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Models, Social Change, Adolescent Development
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Bronk, Kendall Cotton – New Directions for Youth Development, 2011
Researchers contend that committing to an inspiring purpose in life is an important component of healthy identity development for adolescents; however, little research has focused on how identity and purpose develop together. Therefore, the study followed a sample of eight adolescent purpose exemplars for five years in order to develop a grounded…
Descriptors: Role, Self Concept, Adolescent Development, Models
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Ward, Peter J.; Zabriskie, Ramon B. – New Directions for Youth Development, 2011
Family leisure involvement may provide the first and most essential context for positive youth development in today's society. Similar to the broader ecological perspective used in the youth development literature, family systems theory suggests that each individual in the family influences the whole, while the whole family also influences each…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Youth Programs, Systems Approach, Leisure Time
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Duerden, Mat D.; Gillard, Ann – New Directions for Youth Development, 2011
A key but often overlooked aspect of intentional, out-of-school-time programming is the integration of a guiding theoretical framework. The incorporation of theory in programming can provide practitioners valuable insights into essential processes and principles of successful programs. While numerous theories exist that relate to youth development…
Descriptors: Social Development, Youth Programs, Educational Principles, Educational Practices
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Blyth, Dale A. – New Directions for Youth Development, 2006
The field of youth development is based on a long tradition of youth work practice, a body of research on adolescent development, an increasing understanding of developmental processes, and work in related applied fields like education and child care. Whereas multiple lists have emerged describing what comprises or is needed for youth development,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Youth Programs, Models, Developmental Psychology
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Klau, Max – New Directions for Youth Development, 2006
In recent years, a major shift in thinking has occurred among psychologists, educators, youth workers, and policymakers interested in adolescent development. The old focus on pathology, delinquency, and problem prevention has begun to be supplemented by a new interest in health, resilience, and opportunity development. In an extensive review of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Psychologists, Family Life, Theory Practice Relationship