Vulnerable, but invincible

Werner, Emmy E.; Smith, Ruth S.

Vulnerable, but invincible

1989

Werner, Emmy E. | Smith, Ruth S.

This is a longitudinal study of "invulnerable" children in Kauai. It compares the children who developed serious behavior and learning problems with children who remained invincible and developed into competent and autonomous young adults. The book is an account of the search for the roots of their resilience.

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adaptation children hawaii infant longitudinal studies stress

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Publisher

Adams, Bannister, Cox

Pagination

xxii, 228 pages ; 23 cm

Other Subjects

Psychological; Kauai; Socioeconomic factors; Children with social disabilities; Child; Personality development; Psychological; Resilience (personality trait); Child of impaired parents

Language

English

Format

print, unmediated, volume

Note

Emmy E. Werner, Ruth S. Smith ; foreword by Norman Garmezy.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-217).

ISBN

0937431036, 9780937431030

Sub Title

a longitudinal study of resilient children and youth

Type

Text; Longitudinal Studies.; Monograph; Book; Bibliography; Book; Monograph

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Vulnerable, but invincible

1989

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