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The Handbook of Applied Developmental Science is the only work to comprehensively present the latest theory, research, and application from applied developmental science (ADS) and the positive psychology movement. It summarizes and synthesizes the best scientific knowledge from ADS to help readers understand the efforts being made around the world to ensure that all children and adolescents develop into healthy adults who contribute positively to society. The first resource to organize and integrate both the prevention and promotion approaches to programs and policies, the Handbook provides a detailed road map for future research and for actions that will promote positive child, youth, and family development.
Published in four topical volumes, Volume 1 describes the foundation of applied developmental science, its historical development, and current scientific and ...
Chapter 20: Child and Youth Well-Being: The Social Indicators Field
Housing: The Foundation of Family Life
In 1949, the U.S. Congress first articulated the nation's housing goal: “a decent home and suitable living environment for every American family.” Since then, this goal has been reaffirmed many times, but more than half a century later, it is still far from realized.1 This is true, despite the regular bipartisan and seemingly ...
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