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Discover the profound insights of 'Family Matters: The Importance of Mattering to Family in Adolescence,' a pivotal resource for parents, educators, and psychologists alike. This insightful book, published by John Wiley & Sons, is a deep dive into the essential role that mattering plays in the lives of adolescents. With ISBN 9781405162432 and 288 well-researched pages, this 2009 publication combines empirical evidence with practical applications to explore the inverse relationship between a sense of mattering and dysfunctional behavior in young individuals.
In 'Family Matters,' you will learn the vital definitions of mattering, identifying three key dimensions: awareness, importance, and reliance. Leveraging comprehensive quantitative analyses drawn from a national survey of 2,004 adolescents, the author effectively supports his claims with robust data.
The book carefully examines how family structure and demographic variations impact the development of a sense of mattering in adolescents. Useful indices, including the Mattering Index and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Index, serve as valuable tools for measurement and understanding.
Empowered with this knowledge, parents, teachers, and caregivers can influence and enhance the emotional well-being of adolescents by fostering a stronger sense of mattering in their lives. Order 'Family Matters' and equip yourself with essential strategies to support the youth in your care today. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with youth development and the complexities of adolescent psychology.
In 'Family Matters,' you will learn the vital definitions of mattering, identifying three key dimensions: awareness, importance, and reliance. Leveraging comprehensive quantitative analyses drawn from a national survey of 2,004 adolescents, the author effectively supports his claims with robust data.
The book carefully examines how family structure and demographic variations impact the development of a sense of mattering in adolescents. Useful indices, including the Mattering Index and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Index, serve as valuable tools for measurement and understanding.
Empowered with this knowledge, parents, teachers, and caregivers can influence and enhance the emotional well-being of adolescents by fostering a stronger sense of mattering in their lives. Order 'Family Matters' and equip yourself with essential strategies to support the youth in your care today. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with youth development and the complexities of adolescent psychology.