A Dynamic Systems Approach to Adolescent Development

Herausgeber: Kunnen, Saskia

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The dynamic systems approach is increasingly popular within developmental research, especially in the domain of adolescent development. This edited book provides both theoretical and technical knowledge about the application of dynamic systems theory in such a way that the readers will be able to implement this approach themselves. This book is ideal for researchers who study development who are not statistical or methodological specialists. It provides clear, step-by-step descriptions of theories and techniques that are designed for the study of developmental processes.

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Produktdetails

• Studies in Adolescent Development
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. November 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 238mm x 160mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 448g
• ISBN-13: 9781848720374
• ISBN-10: 1848720378
• Artikelnr.: 40247611

Autorenporträt

Saskia Kunnen is Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Groningen where she researches and teaches dynamic systems modelling and the application of dynamic systems theory in the field of identity development in adolescence and emerging adulthood.

Inhaltsangabe

S. Kunnen
Introduction. S. Kunnen
P. van Geert
A Dynamic Systems Approach to Adolescent Development. Part 1. S. Kunnen
P. Van Geert
General Characteristics of a Dynamic Systems Approach. S. Kunnen
The Search for Process Characteristics. P. van Geert
H. Steenbeek
S. Kunnen
Monte Carlo Techniques: Statistical Simulation for Developmental Data. S. Kunnen
M. van Dijk
A. Lichtwarck-Aschoff
M. Visser
P. van Geert
The Search for Variability and Change. T. Hollenstein
Using State Space Grids for Understanding Processes of Change and Stability in Adolescence. Part 2. S. Kunnen
Toy Models and the Search for Mechanisms. S. Kunnen
The Art of Building Dynamic Systems Models. S. Kunnen
H. Bosma
A Logistic Growth Model: Stage-Wise Development of Meaning Making. P. van Geert
H. Steenbeek
S. Kunnen
Agent-Based Modeling in Developmental Psychology. S. Kunnen
A. Lichtwarck-Aschoff
P. van Geert
The Search for the Relations between Micro and Macro Development. S. Kunnen
Overview
Conclusions and Future Perspectives.