Well-being : positive development across the life course / edited by Marc H. Bornstein [and others].

Proceedings of a conference held June 20-22, 2000 in Atlanta, Ga.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Print version record.

This volume is derived from presentations given at a conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Integrating physical, cognitive and social-emotional domains, it considers well-being holistically, focusing on a set of core strengths grouped within these three domains.

Series prologue / Marc. H. Bornstein -- Foreword / William H. Foege -- A brief history of the study of well-being in children and adults / Kristin A. Moore, Corey M. Keyes -- The strengths-based approach to child well-being : let's begin with the end in mind / Elizabeth L., Pollard, Mark L. Rosenberg -- Holistic well-being and the developing child / Jonathan F. Zaff [and others] -- Physical domain. Good nutrition : the imperative for positive development / Caroline H. Leavitt, Thomas F. Tonniges, Martha F. Rogers -- Preventive health care in early childhood and through the life span / Thomas F. Tonniges, Caroline H. Leavitt -- Physical activity and well-being / Jeanette M. Conner -- Promotion of safety, security, and well-being / David A. Sleet, James A. Mercy -- Reproductive health / Jeanette M. Conner, James E. Dewey -- Growing up drug free : a developmental challenge / Bruce G. Simons-Morton, Denise L. Haynie -- Social-emotional domain. Emotional development and well-being / Tamara G. Halle -- Emotional regulation from infancy through adolescence / William G. Graziano, Renee M. Tobin -- Coping as an element of developmental well-being ; Autonomy as an element of developmental well-being ; Trust, attachment, and relatedness / Lisa J. Bridges -- Parent-child relationships / Martha J. Cox, Kristina S.M. Harter -- Sibling relationships / Brenda L. Volling -- Peer relationships / William M. Bukowski -- Positive development of the self : self-concept, self-esteem, and identity / Jonathan F. Zaff, Elizabeth C. Hair -- Prosocial behavior, empathy, and sympathy / Nancy Eisenberg -- Cognitive domain. Informational processing and memory / Robert V. Kail -- Curiosity, exploration, and novelty-seeking / Naomi Wentworth, Sam L. Witryol -- Mastery motivation and goal persistence in young children / Kay Donahue Jennings, Laura J. Dietz -- Thinking and intelligence / Robert S Siegler -- Problem solving as an element of developmental well-being / D. Camille Smith -- Language and literacy / Brain MacWhinney, Marc H. Bornstein -- Educational achievement / Stephen B. Plank, Douglas J. MacIver -- Moral development in childhood / Daniel A. Hart [and others] -- Creativity and talent / Ellen Winner -- Adult development domain. Adolescence and emerging adulthood : the critical passage ways to adulthood / Jacquelynne Eccles [and others] -- Physical health and adult well-being / Edward L. Schneider, Lucy Davidson -- Social and emotional engagement in adulthood / Donald C. Reitzes -- Cognitive styles and well-being in adulthood and old age / Derek M. Isaacowitz, Martin E.P. Seligman -- Dimensions of well-being and mental health in adulthood / Corey L.M. Keyes, Mary Beth Waterman -- Overarching issues and themes. Child well-being : from elements to integrations / Richard M. Lerner, Marc H. Bornstein, D. Camille Smith -- Well-being and the future : using science based knowledge to inform practice and policy / Lucy Davidson, Mark L. Rosenberg, Kristin A. Moore.

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