Books in the Crosscurrents in Contemporary Psychology Series series

This book explores the theory and available research that underlies the multidimensional construct of well-being, specifically examining the positive development and support of foundational strengths of child well-being.

This work sets out similarities and differences in enculturation processes that help to account for the ways in which individuals in different cultures develop. Each chapter addresses a parenting topic and sets it in cultural context.

Describing areas of collaboration between developmental psychology and behavioural paediatrics, this text argues that developmental and psychological factors are central elements in many problems in children's health. It maintains that research into these factors could improve children's health.

First Published in 1980. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.