Publications

In S. Verma & A. Petersen (Eds.), Developmental Science and Sustainable Development Goals for Children and Youth. Social Indicators Research Series, vol. 74. New York, NY: Springer.

Authors: N. D'Sa, P. C. Scales, E. Gebru

2018

Finding the fluoride: Examining how and why developmental relationships are the active ingredient in interventions that work

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 88(5), 493-502. doi:10.1037/ort0000333

Authors: K. Pekel, E. C. Roehlkepartain, A. K. Syvertsen, P. C. Scales, T. K. Sullivan, J. Sethi

2018

Developmental assets and developmental relationships

In M. H. Bornstein (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Lifespan Human Development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. doi:10.4135/9781506307633.n211

Authors: P. C. Scales

2018

The contribution of nonfamily adults to adolescent well-being: A global research and policy perspective

In J. E. Lansford & P. Banati (Eds.), Handbook of Adolescent Development Research and Its Impact on Global Policy. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Authors: P. C. Scales

2018

Remember the relationships: The missing link that makes measures of students’ social and emotional learning more understandable and actionable

Blog for the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

Authors: P. C. Scales, K. Pekel

2017

The contribution of nonfamily adults to adolescent well-being: A global research and policy perspective

The Oxford Handbook of Adolescent Development Research and Its Impact on Global Policy

Authors: P. C. Scales, E. C. Roehlkepartain

2017

A developmental assets approach in East Africa: Can Swahili measures capture adolescent strengths and supports?

Child & Youth Care Forum, 41(1). doi:10.1007/s10566-017-9415-0

Authors: C. F. Drescher, L. R. Johnson, A. S. Kurz, P. C. Scales, R. P. Kiliho

2017

Protective factors for the college years: Establishing the appropriateness of the Developmental Assets Model for emerging adults

Current Psychology, 37(1), doi:10.1007/s12144-016-9488-1

Authors: T. J. Pashak, P. J. Handal, P. C. Scales

2017

Seeking and finding positive youth development among Zulu youth in South African townships

Child Development 88(4)

Authors: K. D. Schwartz, L. Theron, P. C. Scales

2017

Relationships first: Creating connections that help young people thrive

Minneapolis, MN: Search Institute. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.34486.09282

Authors: E. C. Roehlkepartain, K. Pekel, A. K. Syvertsen, J. Sethi, T. K. Sullivan, P. C. Scales

2017

High-quality OST activities and programs: Using the RISE approach (Relationships, interests and sparks, and empowerment) to promote thriving in youth and their settings

In H. J. Malone & T. Donahue (Eds.), The Growing Out-of-School Time Field: Past, Present, and Future. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

Authors: P. C. Scales

2016

The dimensions of successful young adult development: A conceptual and measurement framework

Applied Developmental Science, 20 (3), 150-174. doi:10.1080/10888691.2015.1082429

Authors: P. C. Scales, P. L. Benson, S. Oesterle, K. Hill, J. D. Hawkins, T. J. Pashak

2016

Aligning youth development theory, measurement, and practice across cultures and contexts: Lessons from use of the Developmental Assets Profile

Child Indicators Research, 10(4),

Authors: P. C. Scales, E. C. Roehlkepartain, M. Shramko

2016

Developmental assets and sexual and reproductive health among 10-to 14-year-olds in Northern Uganda

International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies, 7(1), 45-64. doi:10.18357/ijcyfs.71201615416

Authors: P. C. Scales, M. Shramko, K. Ashburn

2016

Parental, community, and familial support interventions to improve children’s literacy in developing countries: A systematic review

Campbell Systematic Reviews. 4. doi:10.4073/csr.2016.4

Authors: E. T. Spier, P.R. Britto, T. Pigott, E. C. Roehlkepartain, M. McCarthy, Y. Kidron, M. Song, P. C. Scales, D. Wagner, J. Lane, J. Glover

2016

The crucial coaching relationship

Phi Delta Kappan. 97(8)

Authors: P. C. Scales

2016

Keep the fun in youth sports by helping kids love the game more than how they perform

[Blog for the Positive Coaching Alliance]

Authors: P. C. Scales

2015

Brief report: Assessing youth well-being in global emergency settings: Early results from the Emergency Developmental Assets Profile

Journal of Adolescence, 45, 98-102. doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2015.09.002

Authors: P. C. Scales, E. C. Roehlkepartain, T. Wallace, A. Inselman, P. Stephenson, M. Rodriguez

2015

Don’t Forget the Families The Missing Piece in America’s Effort to Help All Children Succeed: Summary of Key Findings

Minneapolis, MN: Search Institute.

Authors: K. Pekel, E. C. Roehlkepartain, A. K. Syvertsen, P. C. Scales

2015

Don’t forget the families: The missing piece in America’s effort to help all children succeed

Minneapolis, MN: Search Institute.

Authors: K. Pekel, E. C. Roehlkepartain, A. K. Syvertsen, P. C. Scales

2015

Don’t forget the families—technical appendix

Minneapolis, MN: Search Institute.

Authors: A. K. Syvertsen, C.-Y. Wu, E. C. Roehlkepartain, P. C. Scales

2014

Community developmental assets and positive youth development: The role of natural mentors

Special issue on Familial and Non-Familial Relationships as Ecological Sources of Health and Positive Development Across the Life Span—A View of the Issues

Authors: S. S. O. Schwartz, C. S. Chan, J. E. Rhodes, P. C. Scales

2014

The interest-driven pursuits of 15-year-olds: “Sparks” and their association with caring relationships and developmental outcomes

Applied Developmental Science

Authors: A. Ben-Eliyahu, J. E. Rhodes, P. Scales

2014

Developmental Assets and the Promotion of Well-Being in Middle Childhood

Handbook of Child Well-Being. Theories, Methods and Policies in Global Perspective

Authors: P. C. Scales

2014

The Relation of Spiritual Development to Youth Health and Well-Being: Evidence from a Global Study

Handbook of Child Well-Being. Theories, Methods and Policies in Global Perspective

Authors: P. C. Scales, A. K. Syvertsen, P. L. Benson, E. C. Roehlkepartain, A. Sesma, Jr.