The theoretical perspective of positive youth development (PYD) suggests that thriving people are the basis of strong communities and thriving societies (Lerner et al. 2003). The main aim of the current dissertation was ...

This study addresses several complementary problematic questions, related to the process of becoming an adult among Lithuanian youth : a) contemporary transitions to adulthood (pathways to adult social roles) and diversity ...

Positive youth development (PYD) is strengths-based model focused on the main assumption that the youth possess particular strengths and have potential for healthy successful development. PYD perspective includes the ...

There are studies on similarities and differences as permanent partners’ qualities in couples. The interactions between partners in the experience of differentness have been scarcely studied. The experience of differentness ...