Adolescence and Health: Some International Perspectives

Adolescence and Health: Some International Perspectives

by Health Services Joav Merrick (Medical Director
ISBN-10:
1634837916
ISBN-13:
9781634837910
Pub. Date:
12/31/2015
Publisher:
Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
1634837916
ISBN-13:
9781634837910
Pub. Date:
12/31/2015
Publisher:
Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
Adolescence and Health: Some International Perspectives

Adolescence and Health: Some International Perspectives

by Health Services Joav Merrick (Medical Director

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Overview

Think positive and not negative. For too long, the “deficiency” or “pathological” approach in understanding children and adolescents has been prevalent, but in recent years we have seen a greater interest in positive youth development programs with a shift from looking at the negative to turning the related programs and approach into something positive and highlighting the positive side of youth development. This has resulted in a focus on talents, strengths, interests and potential in order to facilitate a stronger and better youth development. Instead of viewing children and adolescents as “problems” or “issues” to be resolved, they are regarded as “resources” and “assets” to be developed. In particular, it is argued that it is important to nurture the developmental assets such as psychosocial skills in children and adolescents. The notion of positive youth development bears striking resemblance to the beliefs of Chinese medicine and holistic medicine, which maintains that when a person has inner strengths and talents, the chance of becoming ill will be reduced.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781634837910
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/31/2015
Series: Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health
Pages: 298
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)
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