Based on the Findings in Emmy Werner's Longitudinal Study of At-Risk

question 59

Essay

Based on the findings in Emmy Werner's longitudinal study of at-risk children in Kauai, create a description of a person who develops resiliency despite facing harsh circumstances.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background, heritage, language, or religion, distinguishing them from other groups.

Adolescents

Adolescents refer to young people in the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood, typically ranging from ages 10 to 19.

Latent Functions

Unintended, unrecognized consequences of activities that indirectly affect society in a social system.

Youth Culture

Describes the ways young people within a society create, share, and spread norms, values, and practices that are distinctive to their age group.