In this article, we examine the construct of peer contagion in childhood and adolescence
and review studies of child and adolescent development that have identified peer contagion …

Dissemination and implementation research has evolved into an emerging field,
implementation science, as exemplified by the launching of the journal Implementation …

This trusted resource--now in a thoroughly updated second edition reflecting the
tremendous growth of the field--provides a best-practice guide to planning and …

The study examined the longitudinal associations of adolescents' character strengths with
subjective well-being and school adjustment during the pivotal period of the transition to …

As positive psychology is a nascent area of research, there are very few empirical studies
assessing the impact and sustained effects of positive psychology school interventions. The …

Mental health interventions for children and adolescents often flow from adult clinical models
that emphasize change at the individual level. Yet, to accomplish long-lasting change for …

Group homes fall into the broad category of residential care, a category that also includes
half-way homes, campus based homes, emergency shelters, self-contained settings, and …

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is an increasingly prevalent health risk behavior among
adolescents and represents a significant public health concern. Although researchers have …

Group care programs are often criticized for producing poor outcomes, especially in light of
community-based alternatives like treatment foster care that have a stronger evidence base …

This article describes the use of an observation system to measure middle school staff
practices, environment characteristics, and student behavior in the school common areas …