 | A Fragile Foundation : The State of Developmental Assets among American Youth Peter L. Benson, PhD is one of the leading contributors to the fields of child and adolescent development. He has published more than 50 articles in scientific journals, including Developmental Psychology, The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, The Journal of Applied Social Psychology, The Journal of Social Issues, The Journal of Primary Prevention, and Applied Developmental Science. Peter C. Scales, PhD is a developmental psychologist and Senior Fellow in the Office of the President at Search Institute. Nancy Leffert, PhD is a developmental psychologist, licensed independent clinical social worker, researcher, author, and speaker who specializes in development during adolescence and childhood. She is currently Associate Dean in the School of Psychology, Fielding Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. Eugene C. Roehlkepartain is the Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Family and Congregation Initiatives at Search Institute. He is the author of more than 20 books and numerous newspaper, magazine, and journal articles on youth development, families and parenting, spirituality and congregational life, community building, and related issues. |
