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Dynamic Systems Approach to Adolescent Development [Kõva köide]

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  • Formaat: Hardback, 192 pages, kõrgus x laius: 234x156 mm, kaal: 453 g, 11 Tables, black and white; 32 Line drawings, black and white
  • Sari: Studies in Adolescent Development
  • Ilmumisaeg: 04-Nov-2011
  • Kirjastus: Psychology Press Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1848720378
  • ISBN-13: 9781848720374
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Hardback, 192 pages, kõrgus x laius: 234x156 mm, kaal: 453 g, 11 Tables, black and white; 32 Line drawings, black and white
  • Sari: Studies in Adolescent Development
  • Ilmumisaeg: 04-Nov-2011
  • Kirjastus: Psychology Press Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1848720378
  • ISBN-13: 9781848720374
Teised raamatud teemal:
The dynamic systems approach is a rapidly expanding advancement in the study of developmental research, particularly in the domain of adolescent development. It provides a unique way of examining the subject, and this innovative study of developmental processes helps social scientists to translate dynamic systems conceptualizations into clear empirical research that readers will be able to implement themselves.

The first part of this edited book discusses techniques that describe and assess specific process characteristics such as variability, sudden jumps and attractor states. The second part explores the different techniques for building a dynamic systems model, which can simulate the behaviour of a system to investigate the mechanisms behind the processes. Each chapter describes one technique and is based on a specific practical example of its application in adolescent development. Step-by-step instructions for model-building and examples of ready-made models are provided on the website that belongs to the book: www.psypress.com/dynamic-systems-approach.

This book provides a clear step-by-step description of theories and techniques that are designed for the study of developmental processes, and is therefore ideal for researchers of developmental psychology who do not specialise in statistics or research methods.

Arvustused

"The major strength of the book is the detailed explanation of the methods provided across the chapters. I would definitely recommend it to students and colleagues interested in studying development from a dynamic systems perspective." - Susan Branje, Associate Professor, Research Centre for Adolescent Development, Utrecht University, The Netherlands

"This book presents a strong case for adopting a dynamic systems approach and accessible explanations of ways to test relevant research questions. The author provides a clear overview of the assumptions underlying the methods described, allowing researchers to make informed decisions about the best methods for their own approach." - Dr Rachel Taylor, Principal Lecturer in Psychology, University of Glamorgan.

List of figures
ix
List of tables
xi
List of contributors
xiii
Series preface xv
Introduction 1(2)
Saskia Kunnen
1 A dynamic systems approach to adolescent development
3(12)
Saskia Kunnen
Paul Van Geert
2 General characteristics of a dynamic systems approach
15(20)
Saskia Kunnen
Paul Van Geert
PART I Describing development: The assessment of process characteristics
35(56)
3 The search for process characteristics
37(6)
Saskia Kunnen
4 Monte Carlo techniques: Statistical simulation for developmental data
43(10)
Paul Van Geert
Henderien Steenbeek
Saskia Kunnen
5 The search for variability and change
53(20)
Saskia Kunnen
Marijn Van Dijk
Anna Lichtwarck-Aschoff
Marieke Visser
Paul Van Geert
6 Using state space grids for understanding processes of change and stability in adolescence
73(18)
Tom Hollenstein
PART II Exploring development: The assessment of mechanisms
91(74)
7 Toy models and the search for mechanisms
93(6)
Saskia Kunnen
8 The art of building dynamic systems models
99(18)
Saskia Kunnen
9 A logistic growth model: Stage-wise development of meaning making
117(14)
Saskia Kunnen
Harke Bosma
10 Agent-based modeling in developmental psychology
131(22)
Paul van Geert
Henderien Steenbeek
Saskia Kunnen
11 The search for relations between micro and macro development
153(10)
Saskia Kunnen
Anna Lichtwarck-Aschoff
Paul van Geert
12 Conclusions and future perspectives
163(2)
Saskia Kunnen
Author index 165(4)
Subject index 169
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.