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Toward an experimental ecology of human development.
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In this paper, a broader approach to research in human development is proposed that focuses on the pro- gressive accommodation, throughout the life span, between the growing human organism and the changing environments in which it actually lives and grows.Abstract:
A broader approach to research in hu- j man development is proposed that focuses on the pro- \ gressive accommodation, throughout the life span, between the growing human organism and the changing environments in which it actually lives and grows. \ The latter include not only the immediate settings containing the developing person but also the larger social contexts, both formal and informal, in which these settings are embedded. In terms of method, the approach emphasizes the use of rigorousj^d^igned exp_erjments, both naturalistic and contrived, beginning in the early stages of the research process. The chang- ing relation between person and environment is con- ceived in systems terms. These systems properties are set forth in a series of propositions, each illus- trated by concrete research examples.read more
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A systematic review of primary prevention strategies for sexual violence perpetration.
Sarah DeGue,Linda Anne Valle,Melissa K. Holt,Greta M. Massetti,Jennifer L. Matjasko,Andra Teten Tharp +5 more
TL;DR: The majority of sexual violence prevention strategies in the evaluation literature are brief, psycho-educational programs focused on increasing knowledge or changing attitudes, none of which have shown evidence of effectiveness on sexually violent behavior using a rigorous evaluation design.
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The standardization of an inventory of child conduct problem behaviors
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Meaning in Context: Is There Any Other Kind?
TL;DR: Mishler as discussed by the authors proposes alternative approaches which are more appropriate to the study of meaning in context, drawing examples from phenomenology, sociolinguistics, and ethnomethodology.
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Unsafe to play? Neighborhood disorder and lack of safety predict reduced physical activity among urban children and adolescents
TL;DR: One mechanism for reduced physical activity among youth may be the influence of unsafe neighborhoods, and neighborhood interventions to increase safety and reduce disorder may be efficacious in increasing physical activity, thereby reducing risk of overweight and cardiovascular disease.
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Construct validity in psychological tests.
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TL;DR: The present interpretation of construct validity is not "official" and deals with some areas where the Committee would probably not be unanimous, but the present writers are solely responsible for this attempt to explain the concept and elaborate its implications.