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Phelps, Erin; Zimmerman, Stacy; Warren, A. E. A.; Jelicic, Helena; von Eye, Alexander; Lerner, Richard M. – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2009
Using data from Grades 5 to 7 of the longitudinal 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development (PYD), this research assessed the structure and development of PYD. Building on Grade 5 findings, that "Five Cs" (Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring) could be empirically defined as latent constructs converging on a second-order…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Early Adolescents, Adolescents, Grade 6
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Powell, Douglas R.; Peet, Susan H. – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2008
The development and evaluation of a parenting intervention based on Sigel's distancing theory and conceptualization of intervention processes is described. An iterative program development strategy was comprised of 3 studies: (1) Results of interviews with lower-income parents of Grades 1-4 children regarding views of children's futures and…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Community Programs, Intervention, Discussion Groups