Promoting Supportive Relationships in Youth Programs: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

Although research suggests that positive contact with non-parental adults is developmentally beneficial for youth; many adolescents do not have access to such relationships. It is important that adults structure existing relationships to optimize positive youth development. Relationships with adults...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mat D. Duerden, Ann Gillard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2008-12-01
Series:Journal of Youth Development
Online Access:http://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/287