The Wiley Handbook of Developmental Psychology in Practice: Implementation and Impact (Handbooks of Developmental Psychology)

Kevin Durkin; H. Rudolph Schaffer

ISBN 10: 1405163364 / ISBN 13: 9781405163361

Published by Wiley Blackwell, 2016

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Oversized hardcover, xvii + 530 pages, NOT ex-library. Weight 988g. Very good condition, clean and bright pages with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps. Boards show gentle handling wear. Issued without a dust jacket. -- An authoritative resource that explores the practical applications of developmental psychology across various settings, this comprehensive volume addresses the implementation of developmental principles in real-world contexts, such as education, healthcare, and social services, emphasizing the impact of these practices on child and adolescent development. Featuring contributions from leading experts, the handbook covers a wide range of topics including intervention strategies, policy implications, and the effectiveness of different programs. It is an essential reference for psychologists, educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers committed to applying developmental psychology to improve outcomes for children and families. -- Contents: Part I Family Processes and Child Rearing Practices 1 On Giving Away Developmental Psychology 2 Role of Popular Literature in Influencing Parents' Behavior 3 Opportunities and Obstacles in Giving Away Research on Marital Conflict and Children 4 Implementing a Preventive Parenting Program with Families of Young Children: Challenges and Solutions 5 Parenting Information and Advice and the Mass Media 6 Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents: Reflections on the Research-Policy Interface 7 Child Care at the Nexus of Practice, Policy, and Research 8 Teenage Childbearing in the United States: Do Our Programs and Policies Reflect Our Knowledge Base?; Part II Educational Aspects 9 Trials and Tribulations of Changing How Reading is Taught in Schools: Synthetic Phonics and The Educational Backlash 10 Giving Away Early Mathematics: Big Math for Little Kids Encounters the Complex World of Early Education 11 Toward a Truly Democratic Civics Education 12 Research and Practice in the Study of School Bullying 13 Promoting Pedestrian Skill Development in Young Children: Implementation of a National Community-Centered Behavioral Training Scheme 14 Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships in the Development of Intervention to Reduce Prejudice Among Children 341; Part III Clinical Aspects 15 What Do We Know and Why Does It Matter? The Dissemination of Evidence-Based Interventions for Child Maltreatment 16 Language Impairment and Adolescent Outcomes 17 Translating Models of Adolescent Problem Behavior into Effective Intervention: Trials, Tribulations and Future Directions 18 Giving Knowledge about Children's Mental Health Away: Challenges and Opportunities; Author & Subject Index.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Wiley Handbook of Developmental Psychology in Practice: Implementation and Impact (Handbooks of Developmental Psychology)
• Publisher: Wiley Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405163364
• ISBN 13: 9781405163361
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

An authoritative new work exploring the themes of communication and implementation of research within developmental psychology – a scientific field with extensive real world value in addressing problems faced by individuals, families and services 

• Brings together the insights of a stellar group of contributors with personal experience translating developmental psychology research into practice
• Accessibly structured into sections exploring family processes and child rearing practices; educational aspects; and clinical applications
• Goes beyond traditional reviews of literature in the field to report on practical implementation of research findings, including the challenges faced by authors
• Serves as an invaluable resource for developmental psychologists, practitioners working in the field of child development, and policymakers working on issues affecting children and families

About the Author

H. Rudolph Schaffer is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, and has written extensively on various aspects of child development. His recent publications for Blackwell include Introducing Child Psychology. He is also editor of the journal Social Development.

Kevin Durkin is Professor of Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, having previously held a Chair at the University of Western Australia. He has written a large number of journal articles and books, including the bestselling Blackwell title Developmental Social Psychology. He is editor of First Language journal. His current work is focused on young people and the media, language acquisition and problem behaviour in adolescence.