Resilience and Development: Positive Life Adaptations (Longitudinal Research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Series)

Leading experts review the research on resilience and represent the diverse perspectives and opinions found among both scientists and practitioners in the field. Although the chapters are written to the standards expected by researchers, they are equally useful for program developers and others in applied fields seeking science-based information on the topic. This book is a unique resource in keeping with the growing interest in resilience both in research and interventions. Reports recent research re: construct validi- ty, measurement issues, prevention, etc. A resource in keeping with the growing interest in resilience both in research and interventions. Chapters are written to the standards expected by researchers, although equally useful for program developers and others in applied fields seeking science-based information on the topic