Fragile Foundation: The State of Developmental Assets Among American Youth - Softcover

Benson PhD, Peter L; Scales PhD, Peter C; Leffert, Nancy; Roehlkepartain, Eugene C; Hong, Kathryn (Kay) L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574823523 ISBN 13: 9781574823523

Publisher: Search Institute, 1999

Synopsis

Based on a sample of almost 89,000 youth, this book shows the realities, challenges, and possibilities for youth people. This publication is for practictioners and policymakers who need information about the attitudes and behaviors of youth people. Includes detailed statistical information.

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About the Authors

Peter L. Benson, PhD is one of the leading contributors to the fields of child and adolescent development. He has published more than 50 articles in scientific journals, including Developmental Psychology, The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, The Journal of Applied Social Psychology, The Journal of Social Issues, The Journal of Primary Prevention, and Applied Developmental Science.

Peter C. Scales, PhD is a developmental psychologist and Senior Fellow in the Office of the President at Search Institute

Nancy Leffert, PhD is a developmental psychologist, licensed independent clinical social worker, researcher, author, and speaker who specializes in development during adolescence and childhood. She is currently Associate Dean in the School of Psychology, Fielding Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA.

Eugene C. Roehlkepartain is the Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Family and Congregation Initiatives at Search Institute. He is the author of more than 20 books and numerous newspaper, magazine, and journal articles on youth development, families and parenting, spirituality and congregational life, community building, and related issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Institute
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1574823523
• ISBN 13: 9781574823523
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 184