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positive development  

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  • Positive development focuses on characteristics and behaviors that constitute strengths and virtues in children and adults. The science of positive development has direct effects on understanding and promoting individual strengths as well as the practice of civic virtues. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Positive Development]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/positive_development

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