| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 174 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series |
Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development, 2195-089X |
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Advancing responsible adolescent development. 2195-089X
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: contextual and theoretical framework -- Self and Identity -- Family and kin -- Peers and peeps -- Schools: expectations and achievement -- Health and well-being -- Delinquency and victimization -- What works: effective programs and practices -- Conclusion. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 13, 2014). |
| Summary |
This book discusses current research on identity formation, family and peer influences, risk and resilience factors, and concepts of masculinity and sexuality in African American boys. Sorting out genuine findings from popular misconceptions and misleading headlines, this concise and wide-ranging reference covers the crucial adolescent years, ages 11-16, acknowledging diversity of background and experience in the group, and differences and similarities with African American girls as well as with other boys. In addition, the authors review strengths-based school and community programs that ha. |
| Subject |
African American boys -- pyschology.
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Developmental psychology.
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Psychology.
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Child and School Psychology.
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Public health.
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Social service.
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Psychotherapy and Counseling.
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Criminology & Criminal Justice.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / General
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PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / General
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PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Lifespan Development
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PSYCHOLOGY / General
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Brevard, Joshua K., author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Belgrave, Faye Z. African American Boys : Identity, Culture, and Development New York, NY : Springer New York,c2014 9781493917167 |
| ISBN |
9781493917174 electronic bk. |
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149391717X electronic bk. |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-1-4939-1717-4 doi |
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