TitlePromoting positive youth development in the face of contextual changes and challenges: the roles of individual strengths and ecological assets.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsLerner, RM, Bowers, EP, Geldhof, GJ, Gestsdóttir, S, Desouza, L
JournalNew directions for youth development
Volume2012
Issue135
Pagination119-28
Date Published2012 Fall
KeywordsSocial Change
Abstract

Experiencing positive and healthy youth development may be particularly challenging in the face of abrupt, major, rapid, or nonnormative ecological changes. Aligning individual youth strengths and ecological assets may promote youth thriving in the face of these changes.
DOI10.1002/yd.20034