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Presents a framework for making methodological decisions and conducting research and evaluations that promote social justice. This work shows how to formulate research questions based on community needs, develop researcher-community partnerships grounded in trust and respect, and apply qualitative and mixed-methods data collection strategies.
Offers a framework for making methodological decisions and conducting research and evaluations that promote social justice. This book shows how to formulate questions based on community needs, develop researcher-community partnerships grounded in trust and respect, and apply quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods data collection strategies.
Presents approaches to planning, carrying out, and analyzing research projects with children and youth. This book discusses data collection methods that include drawing, photography, the Internet, games, interviewing, focus groups, and observation. It emphasizes the need to attend to the social setting in which research with children is done.
Integrates cognitive-behavioral and biological knowledge into a conceptual framework. This work - on the cognitive model of schizophrenia and its treatment - comprehensively examines the origins, development, and maintenance of key symptom areas: delusions, hallucinations, negative symptoms, and formal thought disorder.
A reference for those working with or studying adolescents. It comprehensively reviews knowledge on adolescent externalizing disorders, internalizing disorders, developmental disorders, personality and health-related disorders, gender identity and sexual disorders, and maltreatment and trauma.
Reviews the scientific knowledge on subjective well-being (SWB): its definition, causes and consequences, measurement, and practical applications that may help people become happier. This work explores the connections between SWB and a range of intrapersonal and interpersonal phenomena, including personality, health, wealth, religion and culture.
Offers a developmentally informed framework for assessing 3 to 6 year-olds in accordance with best practices and IDEA guidelines. This work takes the reader through selecting appropriate measures, integrating data from a variety of sources, and using the results to plan and evaluate effective interventions and learning experiences.
Reviewing the research on the role of specific text features - including linguistic and conceptual content - in supporting the development of proficient reading. This book explores the ways that teacher scaffolding can help students who have difficulties with particular aspects or types of texts.
Showcases approaches to understanding adolescent literacy learning in a variety of settings. This book examines how well adolescents are served by instructional practices and highlights ways to translate research findings into sound teaching and policymaking.
