As the linguistic, cognitive and social elements of our lives are transformed by new and emerging technologies, educational settings are also challenged to respond to the issues that have arisen as a consequence. This book focuses on that challenge: using psychological theory as a lens to highlight…

ISBN: 9780415610087

Published Feb 02, 2012 by Routledge

The objective of this special issue is to illustrate some of the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects involved in the evidence-based evaluation of family educational programs aimed at supporting positive parenting. The main novelty that this special issue brings is the compilation of…

ISBN: 9781848727618

Published Jan 30, 2012 by Psychology Press

How do children learn about the expression and meaning of emotions – both happy and sad? This book answers questions regarding the foundation of emotional intelligence, and examines how children become emotionally literate as they are socialised into their family environment from birth to 2…

ISBN: 9780415359528

Published Jan 26, 2012 by Routledge

The first research-based text that focuses on the impact of the father-daughter relationship, this provocative book examines the factors that can strengthen or weaken these relationships and the impact that these relationships have on society. The research is brought to life with compelling…

ISBN: 9781848729346

Published Jan 24, 2012 by Routledge Academic

This book captures the diversity and richness of writing as it relates to different forms of abilities, skills, competencies, and expertise. Psychologists, educators, researchers, and practitioners in neighboring areas are interested in exploring how writing develops and in what manner this…

ISBN: 9781848728127

Published Jan 19, 2012 by Psychology Press

Widely adopted, this valued course text and practitioner guide has expanded the understanding of family normality and healthy functioning in our increasingly diverse society. The editor and contributors are at the forefront of research and clinical training. They describe the challenges facing…

ISBN: 9781462502554

Published Jan 05, 2012 by Guilford Press

This book offers a general introduction to reaction time research as relevant to Second Language Studies and explores a collection of tasks and paradigms that are often used in such research. It provides a lucid explanation of the technical aspects of collecting reaction time data and outlines…

ISBN: 9780415879347

Published Dec 19, 2011 by Routledge

This is the first methods handbook specifically designed to meet the needs of today's developmental scholars. Leading developmental methodologists describe cutting-edge approaches to measurement and design, data collection, and interindividual and intraindividual longitudinal analysis. For each…

ISBN: 9781606236093

Published Dec 19, 2011 by Guilford Press

Current demographical patterns predict an aging worldwide population. It is projected that by 2050, more than 20% of the US population and 40% of the Japanese population will be older than 65. A dramatic increase in research on memory and aging has emerged to understand the age-related changes in…

ISBN: 9781848729186

Published Dec 16, 2011 by Psychology Press

How do young children bridge the gap between "writing" a story with pictures and writing with words? How children learn to use written words to tell a story is a topic important to both cognitive development and early literacy instruction. Using the theoretical framework developed by Vygotsky, the…

ISBN: 9780415516266

Published Dec 11, 2011 by Routledge

ISBN: 9780415515757

Published Dec 11, 2011 by Routledge

Motor Learning in Practice explores the fundamental processes of motor learning and skill acquisition in sport, and explains how a constraints-led approach can be used to design more effective learning environments for sports practice and performance. Drawing on ecological psychology, the book…

ISBN: 9780415522403

Published Dec 01, 2011 by Routledge

This book is the first of its kind to focus specifically on children’s attachment to fathers, and explores the connections among fathering, family dynamics, and attachment relationships. It includes theoretical, methodological and research reports written by an interdisciplinary group of…

ISBN: 9780415508957

Published Nov 27, 2011 by Routledge

This volume brings together philosophical perspectives on emotions, imagination and moral reasoning with contributions from neuroscience, cognitive science, social psychology, personality theory, developmental psychology, and abnormal psychology. The book explores what we can learn…

ISBN: 9781848729001

Published Nov 22, 2011 by Psychology Press

The dynamic systems approach is a rapidly expanding advancement in the study of developmental research, particularly in the domain of adolescent development. It provides a unique way of examining the subject, and this innovative study of developmental processes helps social scientists to translate…

ISBN: 9781848720374

Published Nov 03, 2011 by Psychology Press

Published Nov 03, 2011 by Routledge

Published Nov 03, 2011 by Routledge

From leading researchers, this book presents important advances in understanding how growing up in a discordant family affects child adjustment, the factors that make certain children more vulnerable than others, and what can be done to help. It is a state-of-the-science follow-up to the authors'…

ISBN: 9781462503292

Published Oct 26, 2011 by Guilford Press

Utilizing an informal, sometimes humorous style of writing, this book brings to life 16 developmental psychologists who made a significant contribution to their field. Written by noted scholars, each chapter provides a glimpse into the personal and scholarly lives of these innovative "pioneers".…

ISBN: 9781848728967

Published Oct 25, 2011 by Psychology Press

Sacred Matters explores the multi-disciplinary literature about the role of religion in family life and provides new research and a new theory about ways various aspects of the sacred are helpful and harmful. The authors hope that their new conceptual framework will stimulate new research and…

ISBN: 9780415887458

Published Oct 25, 2011 by Routledge Academic

Paediatric Biomechanics and Motor Control brings together the very latest developmental research using biomechanical measurement and analysis techniques and is the first book to focus on biomechanical aspects of child development. The book is divided into four main sections – the biological…

ISBN: 9780415580182

Published Oct 11, 2011 by Routledge

This book paints a portrait of adolescent psychology in 4 major regions: Africa/the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Featuring 24 revised and updated chapters from the International Encyclopedia of Adolescence (2007), readers are introduced to the way the majority of the world’s…

ISBN: 9781848728899

Published Oct 04, 2011 by Psychology Press

A large and growing number of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in the US and around the world have the potential to develop bilingualism and biliteracy if supported in their immediate environment. At the forefront in focusing exclusively on biliteracy development in…

ISBN: 9780415880183

Published Oct 02, 2011 by Routledge

Play is a crucial component in the development of all children. In this fully updated and revised edition of his classic playwork text, Bob Hughes explores the complexities of children’s play, its meaning and purpose, and argues that adult-free play is essential for the psychological well-being of…

ISBN: 9780415550857

Published Sep 27, 2011 by Routledge

The fourth edition of Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities critically examines the breadth of research on this complex and controversial topic, with the principal aim of helping the reader to understand where sex differences are found – and where they are not. Since the publication of the third…

ISBN: 9781848729414

Published Sep 20, 2011 by Psychology Press

This authoritative, engaging text examines the key role of relationships in child and adolescent development, from the earliest infant-caregiver transactions to peer interactions, friendships, and romantic partnerships. Following the sequence of a typical social development course, sections cover…

ISBN: 9781609182335

Published Sep 15, 2011 by Guilford Press

Highly readable and comprehensive, this volume explores the significance of friendship for social, emotional, and cognitive development from early childhood through adolescence. The authors trace how friendships change as children age and what specific functions these relationships play in…

ISBN: 9781609186463

Published Sep 15, 2011 by Guilford Press

ISBN: 9780415509169

Published Jun 30, 2011 by Routledge

The Evidence-based Parenting Practitioner’s Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge necessary to effectively deliver evidence-based parenting interventions within community and health settings. Using clear examples of how this knowledge can inform frontline work with parents,…

ISBN: 9780415609937

Published Jun 16, 2011 by Routledge

This book re-examines the case of Nadia, discovered as a child aged six, who had been drawing with phenomenal skill and visual realism from the age of three, despite having autism and severe learning difficulties. The original research was published in 1977 and caused great international interest.…

ISBN: 9781848720381

Published Jun 15, 2011 by Psychology Press