Multiple methods are vital to understanding development as a dynamic, transactional
process. This article focuses on the ways in which quantitative and qualitative …

This groundbreaking book provides students and researchers with a unique overview of the
longitudinal study of the development of young people from the ages of 12 to 25. It offers a …

Social and cultural values are believed to play a role in the types of bodies that adolescent
girls consider beautiful and desirable. In this article, the authors analyzed qualitative …

Transition to middle school periods is especially vulnerable stages in which children need
external support to facilitate their adaptation to middle education. In this regard, this study …

The social behavior of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder was
evaluated weekly over 19 weeks of a social skills training program. Participants' …

With longitudinal studies and recently-developed analyses that can model change, it has
become increasingly clear that many types of peer experiences during childhood and …

The purpose of this study was to explore the associations between the qualities of different
types of relationships in school, social support and loneliness in adolescence. Using a …

Background It is known that children with disabilities, especially adolescents with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD), are at increased risk for victimization. However, little is known …

According to the self‐determination theory, experiencing autonomy support in close
relationships is thought to promote adolescents' well‐being. Perceptions of autonomy …

Adults report that moral characteristics—particularly widely shared moral beliefs—are
central to identity. This perception appears driven by the view that changes to widely shared …