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Robert Plomin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Nature, nurture, and Social Development*
Social Development, 1994Co-Authors: Robert PlominAbstract:It is time to bring nature (genetics) together with nurture (environment) in the study of Social Development. Following a brief overview of behavioral genetic theory and methods, three examples are described of new genetic research especially relevant to Social Developmentalists. First, initial research findings on three key domains of Social Development (attachment, empathy, and Social competence) suggest that genetic factors contribute to individual differences in Social Development. Second, research on widely used measures of Social environment implicates a genetic contribution, which opens up new directions for research at the interface of nature and nurture in Social Development. Third, by the turn of the century, it is predicted that behavioral genetic research will be conducted using DNA markers that assess genetic variation among individuals directly rather than resorting to indirect estimates based on twin and adoption methods. This will revolutionize behavioral genetic research and make it more accessible and applicable to Developmentalists. As a first step in the direction of behavioral genetics, Social Developmentalists are encouraged to include siblings in their research.
Rafia Ghaus - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Social Development ranking of districts of Pakistan
The Pakistan Development Review, 1996Co-Authors: Aisha Ghaus, Hafiz A. Pasha, Rafia GhausAbstract:The paper has used eleven indicators relating to the education, health and water supply sectors to rank districts of Pakistan in terms of the level of Social Development. It also seeks to explain regional variation in the Development of Social infrastructure across districts. The paper demonstrates the importance of education indicators in determining the overall level of Social Development, especially in terms of female literacy and enrolment rates. Also, the ranking demonstrate a close correlation between levels of Social and economic Development spatially with Pakistan. Other important determinants of regional variations in the level of Social Development include the extent of urbanisation, the administrative Development of the district (location of provincial headquarters), and the geographical/economic significance (indicated by the presence of the sea port). Overall, Punjab appears to have the highest level of Social Development followed by NWFP, Sindh and Balochistan. However, the results indicate substantial variation among districts within a province in the level of Social Development. Least developed districts within each province are identified as targets for special Development allocations within SAP. International comparisons reveal the lack of correlation between the ranking of countries in terms of levels of economic and Social Development. Pakistan is an example of a developing country with relatively high per capita income but extremely poor Social/human Development indicators. The objectives of this paper are two fold: first, determine the extent of variation among districts in the level of Social Development and second to examine in the spatial context for Pakistan how strong the relationship is between levels of economic and Social Development and what explains regional differences in the level of Social Development. The former will help us in particular in identifying districts which have a low ranking within the country in terms of the level of Social Development. These districts can be targeted for special Development allocations within the SAP to reduce the extent of regional disparity in terms of access to basic services like primary education, health, water supply, etc. If it emerges that the Socially
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Social Development Ranking of Districts of Pakistan
The Pakistan Development Review, 1996Co-Authors: Aisha Ghaus, Hafiz A. Pasha, Rafia GhausAbstract:The paper has used eleven indicators relating to the education, health and water supply sectors to rank districts of Pakistan in terms of the level of Social Development. It also seeks to explain regional variation in the Development of Social infrastructure across districts. The paper demonstrates the importance of education indicators in determining the overall level of Social Development, especially in terms of female literacy and enrolment rates. Also, the ranking demonstrate a close correlation between levels of Social and economic Development spatially with Pakistan. Other important determinants of regional variations in the level of Social Development include the extent of urbanisation, the administrative Development of the district (location of provincial headquarters), and the geographical/economic significance (indicated by the presence of the sea port). Overall, Punjab appears to have the highest level of Social Development followed by NWFP, Sindh and Balochistan. However, the results indicate substantial variation among districts within a province in the level of Social Development. Least developed districts within each province are identified as targets for special Development allocations within SAP.
James Midgley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Social Development forging ahead
Future Directions in Social Development, 2016Co-Authors: James Midgley, Manohar PawarAbstract:In addition to introducing the book to readers, this chapter in a summary form discusses Social Development knowledge and its dissemination in terms of the concept of Social Development, the value orientation of Social Development, and theoretical Developments concerning Social Development. In light of millennium Development goals and sustainable Development goals, it justifies the need to conceptualize this book and shows how Social Development is forging ahead. The last section covers the scope and organization of the book.
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Social Development in Historical Context
Future Directions in Social Development, 2016Co-Authors: James MidgleyAbstract:The chapter begins with brief account of the historical context in which Social Development emerged after the Second World War and it then discusses the conceptual ideas that influence the field. The normative contributions that offer different prescriptions for Social Development practice are also reviewed. It shows that conceptual Developments have been augmented by different practice innovations that have enhanced the field’s ability to promote Social wellbeing around the world. It also shows how significant events such as the 1995 United Nations World Summit of Social Development in Copenhagen, the Millennium Summit at which the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were approved and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, approved by the General Assembly, have shaped Social Development theory and practice. It argues for the need to move beyond the MDGs and SDGs to focus on Social Development.
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Social Development: the intellectual heritage
Journal of International Development, 2003Co-Authors: James MidgleyAbstract:Because Social Development is primarily concerned with practical matters, little attention has been paid to the ideas, concepts and theories that inform Social Development interventions. Most publications on Social Development make little reference to theoretical issues, and most practitioners are unaware of the conceptual derivation of their activities. However, although seldom recognized or acknowledged, Social Development practice has, in a subtle and indirect way, been informed and shaped by a variety of intellectual ideas that, in turn, reveal a commitment to different normative perspectives. This paper traces the contribution these perspectives have made to Social Development over the years. By documenting this intellectual heritage, it hopes to promote a greater awareness of theoretical issues and, at the same time, to foster Social Development's conceptualization. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Denys Correll - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The politics of poverty and Social Development
International Social Work, 2008Co-Authors: Denys CorrellAbstract:EnglishThe Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development established detailed commitments to facilitate Social Development. In 2000 these commitments were replaced by random and minimalist targets...
Gerard Rolland - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Social Development as a Vision of Societies
Development, 2000Co-Authors: Gerard RollandAbstract:The notion of ‘Social Development’, as developed by the 1995 Copenhagen Summit, opens new perspectives. It is not necessary to create a new institution or body to be responsible for Social Development; however, existing UN bodies should function with coherence, interdependence and synergy. In reaffirming the common foundation of universality and the indivisibility of human rights, in rehabilitating political, economic and technological responsibilities, ‘Social Development’ should enable each society to bring about the dynamics of endogenous Development and Development from below.
