Children of the Land: Adversity and Success in Rural America (The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Series on Mental Health and Development, Studies on Successful Adolescent Development)
by Glen H. Elder Jr., Rand D. Conger
This study explores how rural youth navigate economic hardship and achieve positive development through family, community, and personal resilience.
About This Book
Children of the Land examines the lives of rural adolescents growing up in challenging economic conditions.
The authors follow families over time to understand how adversity shapes development and opportunity.
Findings highlight the roles of family, community, and personal resilience in fostering positive outcomes.
The work contributes to broader knowledge on successful adolescent development in non-urban settings.
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