Positive Youth Development by Mary E. Arnold, Theresa M. Ferrari - 9783031851094

Positive Youth DevelopmentIntegrating Research and Practice\nAuthor(s): Mary E. Arnold, Theresa M. Ferrari\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783031851094, 978-3031851094\nSynopsis\nThis book presents positive youth development research in easy-to-understand concepts that have direct and clear application to youth development practice. Using the 4-H Thriving Model as an example, it discusses key areas of youth development research, such as developmental settings, learning and development, and youth thriving, in the context of their relevance to effective youth development practice. Each chapter examines a particular aspect of youth development research, providing a succinct summary of the topic, detailing implications for youth development practice, and offering guidance for translating the research into practice. Contributors introduce the need for high-quality, science-based youth.