Abstract
In this chapter, we look at the underpinnings of Positive Youth Development (PYD) against the backdrops of resiliency, positive psychology and prevention/intervention science, frameworks that inform PYD approaches around the globe. We seek to draw upon the similarities and distinctions between PYD and these frameworks, the advances promulgated within the PYD, and future directions. We begin with a foundational discussion on the roots of PYD and its grounding in resilience and positive psychology. Next, in the context of discussing research on PYD around the world, we focus on PYD prevention and intervention. We are particularly attuned to community programs as a tool for advancing practices that promote PYD, specifically among ethnically diverse populations. We close with implications for future research, policy and practice providing the foundation for growth in incremental knowledge in this vital and under-researched field.
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