Handbook of Positive Youth Development. Advancing Research, Policy, and Practice in Global Contexts. Book Review
Keywords:
Positive Youth Development, Global and multicultural contexts, Youth well-being, Public policies and interventionsAbstract
The Handbook of Positive Youth Development (Dimitrova & Wiium, 2021) presents an extensive and rigorous collection of studies addressing positive youth development across six continents. Framed within the Springer Series on Child and Family Studies, this 659-page volume explores the theoretical, methodological, and applied dimensions of positive youth development in global and multicultural contexts. The book highlights the relevance of socio-emotional learning, identity, well-being, leadership, and inclusion, as well as the role of public policies and interventions in shaping healthier environments for young people. It stands as a valuable reference for researchers, educators, and practitioners in psychology and social sciences.
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