Key Indicators of Child and Youth Well-Being

Key Indicators of Child and Youth Well-Being

Author: Brett V. Brown

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2007-08-16

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 1136677046

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Indicators of child and youth well-being are indispensable tools for improving the lives of children. In this book, the nationā€˜s leading development researchers review the recent progress made in the measurement, collection, dissemination, and use of indicators of child and youth well-being. In addition, they identify opportunities for future


Youth Indicators, 1993

Youth Indicators, 1993

Author: Thomas D. Snyder

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1994-05

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0788108115

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A statistical compilation of data on the world of young people which comprises family structure, economic factors, education, health, religion, arrests, jobs, extra-curricular activities, & several dozen other elements. Where possible, trend data are provided as an historical context for interpretation. Over 150 charts, graphs & tables. Glossary & index.


Key Indicators of Child and Youth Well-being

Key Indicators of Child and Youth Well-being

Author: Brett V. Brown

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 519

ISBN-13: 0805848096

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In this new title, the nation's leading development researchers review the recent progress made in the measurement, collection, dissemination, and use of indicators of child and youth well-being.


Youth Indicators 1988

Youth Indicators 1988

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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Abstract: The purpose of this book is to offer reliable and important information from which people can draw their own conclusions. The data offered is objective and is drawn largely from standard sources such as the Bureau of the Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This book is organized into five major sections, with a total of 55 indicators. These sections are: 1) "Demographics and Family Composition" provides basic information on how many young people there are and in what kinds of families and households they live, 2) "Family Income" includes data on family finances and costs associated with raising and educating children, 3) "Education" offers a variety of tables on the numbers, achievement, nonachievement, and pupil costs of children, 4) "Youth Employment and Finances" gives information on the employment patterns and earning and spending habits of young people, and 5) "Health Behavior and Attitudes" measures the health and fitness of youth was well as their attitude compared to their parents views and values.


Youth Indicators 1996

Youth Indicators 1996

Author: Thomas D. Snyder

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 0788140108

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Offers a broad perspective on youth using trend data that cuts across disciplines and agency lines. A statistical compilation of data on the world of young people which comprises family structure, economic factors, education, health, religion, arrests, jobs, extra-curricular activities, and several dozen other elements. These data present a composite of the youth experience, highlighting connections that might otherwise be missed between experiences inside and outside of school. Where possible, trend data are provided as an historical context for interpretation. Over 150 charts and tables. Glossary and index.


Indicators of Children's Well-Being

Indicators of Children's Well-Being

Author: Asher Ben-Aryeh

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 9781402042379

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This book contains a series of articles that represent a broad range of viewpoints about how the use of social indicators affects child and family policy. The book discusses the use of indicators as an effective tool to change policy. A distinguished, international group of researchers and policymakers provide insights into the past, current and future use of good information to develop and change policy that improves the well-being of children and youth in the United States. This book will be of value to policymakers, journalists, researchers and professionals working in the social sciences, humanities and health professions. It is one of the first efforts to link child well-being indicators to policies and services. It combines methodology issues with conceptual issues and actual experience, and looks on child well-being indicators from an effectiveness perspective.