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Citation King, P. E. (2011). Afterword: Where do we go from here? In A. Warren, R. M. Lerner, and E. Phelps (Eds.), Thriving and spirituality among youth: Research perspectives and future possibilities. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Copyright Year: 2011 Holder: Wiley & Sons, Inc DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118092699.after…

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Citation King, P.E., Carr, A. & Boitor, C. (2011). Religion, Spirituality, Positive Youth Development, and Thriving. In R. M. Lerner, J. V. Lerner, and J. B. Benson (Eds.), Advances in Child Development and Behavior: Vol. 41. Positive youth development: Research and applications for promoting thriving in adolescence. Amsterdam: Elsevier Press. Abstract Issues of spirituality and thriving are pertinent to the period of adolescence given the marked changes in body, mind, and relationships. In order to provide an overview of the relationship between religion, spirituality, and positive youth development, this chapter offers a developmental systems perspective and proposes a relational spirituality...

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Justin Barrett leads scholars in exploring cognitive mechanisms that inspire religious thought and action.

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Citation King, P. E., & Roeser, R. W. (2009). Religion and spirituality in adolescent development. In R. M. Lerner, & L. Steinberg (Eds.), Handbook of Adolescent Psychology: Vol. 1. Individual bases of adolescent development (3rd ed.) (pp. 435-478). Hoboken, NJ, US: John Wiley & Sons Inc. Abstract The study of and interest in adolescence in the field of psychology and related fields continues to grow, necessitating an expanded revision of this seminal work. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field, Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg, and with contributions from the leading researchers, reflects the latest empirical...

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Citation King, P. E. (2008). Spirituality as fertile ground for positive youth development. In R. M. Lerner, R. W. Roeser, & E. Phelps (Eds.), Positive youth development and spirituality: From theory to research (pp. 55-73). West Conshohocken, PA, US: Templeton Foundation Press. Abstract Bringing together a never-before-assembled network of biologists, psychologists, and sociologists, Positive Youth Development and Spirituality scientifically examines how spirituality and its cultivation may affect the positive development of adolescents. Chapters provide groundbreaking new discussions of conceptual, theoretical, definitional, and methodological issues that need to be addressed when exploring the relationships between spirituality and development. Throughout the book,...

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Citation King, P. E. (2007). Adolescent Spirituality and Positive Youth Development: A Look at Religion, Social Capital, and Moral Functioning. In Silbereisen, R., & Lerner, R. (2007). Approaches to Positive Youth Development (pp. 227-242). SAGE Publications Ltd. Abstract Scientific research and science-guided practice based on the promotion of an individual’s strengths constitute a radical shift in a new and growing area of study within the field of human development. Its trademark term is `positive youth development’. This approach to human development is based on the idea that, in addition to preventing problems, science and practice should promote the development of...

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Does goal satisfaction increase goal achievement? Sarah Schnitker examines personality dynamics.

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Citation Roehlkepartain, E. C., Benson, P. L., King, P. E., & Wagener, L. M. (2006). Chapter 1. Spiritual development in childhood and adolescence: Moving to the scientific mainstream. In E. C. Roehlkepartain, P. E. King, L. M. Wagener, & P. L. Benson (Eds.), The handbook of spiritual development in childhood and adolescence (pp. 1-15).Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications. Abstract The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence breaks new ground by articulating the state of knowledge in the area of childhood and adolescent spiritual development. Featuring a rich array of theory and research from an international assortment of leading...

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Citation King, P. E., & Benson, P. L. (2006). Spiritual development and adolescent well-being and thriving. In E. C. Roehlkepartain, P. E. King, L. Wagener, & P. L. Benson (Eds.), The handbook of spiritual development in childhood and adolescence (pp. 384-398). Thousand Oaks, CA, US: Sage Publications, Inc. Abstract The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence breaks new ground by articulating the state of knowledge in the area of childhood and adolescent spiritual development. Featuring a rich array of theory and research from an international assortment of leading social scientists in multiple disciplines, this book represents work from...

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Citation King, P. E. & Dowling, E. M. (2005). Religious development. In C. B. Fisher & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Encyclopedia of applied developmental science. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications. Abstract The Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science is an important and timely contribution to this burgeoning field. This four-volume set is the authoritative source that encompasses the entire range of concepts and topics involved in the study of applied developmental science. Its contents and levels have broad appeal for those interested in how the application of knowledge about human development can be used to enhance the lives of individuals, families,...

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Citation King, P. E., & Dowling, E. M. (2005). Religion and applied developmental science. In C. B. Fisher & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Encyclopedia of applied developmental science. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications. Abstract The Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science is an important and timely contribution to this burgeoning field. This four-volume set is the authoritative source that encompasses the entire range of concepts and topics involved in the study of applied developmental science. Its contents and levels have broad appeal for those interested in how the application of knowledge about human development can be used to enhance the lives...

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Citation King, P. E. (2005). Spirituality and youth. In L. R. Sherrod, C. A. Flanagan, & R. Kassimir (Eds.), Youth activism: An international encyclopedia. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group. Abstract Why is youth activism so important? If democratic societies are to survive and flourish and if authoritarian governments are to become more democratic they need citizens who are informed and concerned and who take action when necessary to improve the status quo. How such citizens develop from childhood into concerned and active adults is a critical and relatively new topic for research, programs, and policy that impact youth. Both research...