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Wright, Logan – Psychology in the Schools, 1972
The results of this investigation demonstrate the reliability of ratings of accurate empathy and nonpossessive warmth during psychotherapeutic intervention with children. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Children, Intervention, Personality Development

Luthar, Suniya S.; Cicchetti, Dante; Becker, Bronwyn – Child Development, 2000
Presents a critical appraisal of resilience, a construct connoting the maintenance of positive adaptation by individuals despite significant adversity. Addresses common criticisms, proposes solutions for those considered legitimate, and clarifies misunderstandings surrounding less valid criticisms. Concludes that work on resilience possesses…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Children, Competence, Definitions

Hart, Daniel; Atkins, Robert; Fegley, Suzanne – Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 2003
Applied a person-centered approach to childhood personality development in 28 diverse samples of 3- to 6-year-olds studied over 6 years. Identified resilient, overcontrolled, and undercontrolled personality types. Found that the undercontrolled personality type related to intellectual decline over 6 years. The number of family risks predicted…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Child Development