The strengths perspective in social work practice continues to develop conceptually. The
strengths-based approach to case management with people with severe mental illness is …

In this review, we scope the role of interpersonal relationships in students' academic
motivation, engagement, and achievement. We argue that achievement motivation theory …

Discover why and how schools must become places where thinking is valued, visible, and
actively promoted As educators, parents, and citizens, we must settle for nothing less than …

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Working-class and poor parents issue many more directives to their children, and in some
households, place more emphasis on physical discipline than do middle-class parents …

This article analyzes the development of initiative as an exemplar of one of many learning
experiences that should be studied as part of positive youth development. The capacity for …

After-school programs, scout groups, community service activities, religious youth groups,
and other community-based activities have long been thought to play a key role in the lives …

This book offers resources for resiliency education and an action plan for building inner
strength and flexibility in students and staff. Eight chapters include:(1)" Resiliency …

This chapter describes positive youth development (PYD) as an emerging arena of applied
developmental science. We show how PYD is both rooted in the theoretical traditions of …

Youth participation strengthens personal and social development, provides expertise for
children and youth programs and services, and promotes a more democratic society, but …