Fall 2008

A Life Worth Living: The Science of Human Flourishing  Anthony Ong's developmental research documents the remarkable capacity of some individuals to thrive in face of life's challenges and offers insights into how positive emotions influence
Hearts, Minds, and Choices: Helping Improve Decision Making Across the Life Span  Interdisciplinary research by Joseph Mikels in collaboration with Kosali Simon suggests ways for improving older adults' decision making.
The Way She Speaks: Maternal Conversation Style and Children's Developing Autobiographical Memory and Sense of Self  Research by Qi Wang shows how culture influences the way mothers share memories with their children which in turn influences children's self-concept
Planting One Seed at a Time and Alleviating Climate Change Through Youth Community Action  The CITY Project helps pilot an innovative program in which young people and adults learn about the impact of climate change and explore how they can make a difference.

More Stories

Extension Internships Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology Make a Difference

R U RDY 4-H Youth Involvement in Disaster Preparedness

CITY Project Wins Annie E Casey Foundation Award

New Project Seeks to Mobilize Communities to Mentor Youth

NIA Study to Look at Resident Violence in Nursing Homes

Conference Explores Whether Newer Immigrants Can Attain American Dream as Easily as Other Generations

Resources

The Development of Developmental Science

How Does Negative Emotion Cause False Memories?

The Death Penalty in Delaware

Aging Research Translator

Building Strong Marriages: Resources for and Lessons Learned from Working with Stepfamiles

Working with Incarcerated Parents and Their Children: It's an Inside Job!

The Future of Children Webcasts

America's Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2008 Report.

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Events

Parenting in Context In-service January 28-29, 2009 at Hilton Garden Inn, Ithaca.

Human Development Research Update May 6-7, 2009 at laTourelle Inn, Ithaca. Visit our website for information on topics and presenters. Early bird registration available!

Advancing Youth Development (AYD) Training