investigation. The purpose of this article is to document and delineate promising lines of research on external influences that affect the capacity of families to foster the healthy development of their children. The focus differs from that of most studies of the family as a context of human development

forestall the natural processes of self-motivation and healthy psychological development. Specifically, factors have been examined that enhance versus undermine intrinsic motivation, self-regulation, and well-being. The findings have led to the postulate of three innate psychological needs

by lysosomal enzymes derived from the ingesting cells. Apoptosis seems to be involved in cell turnover in many healthy adult tissues and is responsible for focal elimination of cells during normal embryonic development. It occurs spontaneously in untreated malignant neoplasms, and participates in at least some

Grant CA 36409, and Research Scientist Development Award MH 00311 from the National Institute of Mental Health to Shelley E. Taylor. Jonathon D. Brown was supported by a University of California, Los Angeles, Chancellor's fellowship and by a Southern Methodist University new-faculty seed grant. We

around when they hear music. Children take pleasure in physical activities that contribute to their healthy development. Physical activities are vital to retain healthy bodies, and inactivity is one cause of obesity in young children (Dow, 2010; Izumi-Taylor & Morris, 2007). This article describes

I want to reflect on why issues of work are vital to Healthy Development Adelaide’s goal to improve the physical, psychological and social health of Australia’s infants, children and adolescents through research. I will draw on some results of research projects being undertaken by me and my

I want to reflect on why issues of work are vital to Healthy Development Adelaide’s goal to improve the physical, psychological and social health of Australia’s infants, children and adolescents through research. I will draw on some results of research projects being undertaken by me and my

convened a group of child health experts and health policy advocates to discuss what policies to improve children’s healthy development might be incorporated into State

The overall aim of this project is to promote the development of sustainable youth sport network and exchange of best practices by using ball sport (five-a-side football, football, basket and mini basket, handball, volleyball, beach volley, rugby, baseball, softball, bowling, golf and mini golf

This study seeks to understand the effectiveness of a five-day residential leadership camp on the body image, assertiveness skills, attitudes towards gender equality, conflict resolution skills of early adolescent girl participants. To investigate the significance of the intervention, camp participants were asked to complete several instruments