Beyond mental health: an evolutionary analysis of development under risky and supportive environmental conditions: an introduction to the special section

TitleBeyond mental health: an evolutionary analysis of development under risky and supportive environmental conditions: an introduction to the special section
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsEllis, B. J., and D. F. Bjorklund
Evolutionary approaches to behavior have increasingly captured the attention and imagination of academics and laypeople alike. One part of this trend has been the increasing influence of evolutionary theory in developmental science. The articles in this special section of Developmental Psychology attempt to demonstrate why an evolutionary analysis is needed to more fully understand the contexts and contingencies of development. The 3 theoretical articles articulate the core evolutionary logic underlying conditional adaptation (and maladaptation) to both stressful and supportive environmental conditions over development. These theoretical articles are then followed by 9 empirical articles that test these evolutionary-developmental theories and hypotheses. Finally, 6 commentaries evaluate the prospects, pitfalls, and implications of this body of work.
Title Beyond mental health: an evolutionary analysis of development under risky and supportive environmental conditions: an introduction to the special section
Publication Title Dev Psychol
Publication Type Journal Article
Published Year 2012
Authors B.J. Ellis; D.F. Bjorklund
Accession Number 22545847
Number 3
ISBN Number 1939-0599 (Electronic)<br/>0012-1649 (Linking)
Grant List
-

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

For breaking news and to stay connected, follow us on social media. Sign up to get our E-News delivered straight to your inbox.