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Adaptability and academic development

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Abstract

Adaptability refers to an individual's adjustments of their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in the face of new, changing, or uncertain situations or events. The adolescent period represents one of the most rapid phases of human development, where significant and interrelated physical, neurodevelopmental, psychosocial, and environmental changes occur concomitantly with important changes in the educational environment. This entry examines the role of adaptability in adolescent academic development—through secondary education and into tertiary education—and the extent to which it is associated with academic and nonacademic outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Development
EditorsStephen Hupp, Jeremy D. Jewell
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
Pages1-11
Number of pages11
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9781119171492
ISBN (Print)9781119161899
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

  • academic development
  • adaptability
  • higher education
  • secondary school
  • transition

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