Developmental Assets A Synthesis of the Scientific Research on Adolescent Development,9781574823387

Developmental Assets A Synthesis of the Scientific Research on Adolescent Development

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9781574823387
ISBN10: 1574823388
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-12-01
Publisher(s): Search Institute Press
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Summary

This volume examines more than 800 scientific articles and reports on adolescent development that tie to each of the 40 developmental assets identified by Search Institute. An invaluable reference for people who seek to build assets for youth through their programs and communities, it not only shows the strong scientific foundation that undergirds the asset framework, but also shows what is known about how assets are built and their impact on different populations of youth.

Author Biography

Peter C. Scales, PhD is a senior fellow in the Office of the President at Search Institute. A developmental psychologist, he has been for more than 25 years recognized as one of the nation's leading authorities on children, youth, and families; adolescent

Table of Contents

Foreword, by Richard M. Lerner, Ph.D. ix
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Acknowledgments xxi
List of Figures and Tables xxiii
Introduction: The Framework of Developmental Assets 1(20)
Developmental assets are the positive relationships, opportunities, competencies, values, and self-perceptions that youth need to succeed.
The External Assets
1. The Support Assets
21(28)
Supported young people know they can rely on positive, fulfilling relationships with many adults in their families, schools, and communities.
2. The Empowerment Assets
49(26)
Young people are empowered to the extent that they are seen by others as resources, make contributions to society, and feel free of threats to their safety.
3. The Boundaries-and-Expectations Assets
75(22)
Boundaries and expectations are the rules, standards, and norms in families, schools, neighborhoods, and communities that guide young people's choices and regulate their behavior.
4. The Constructive-Use-of-Time Assets
97(22)
A healthy community offers a rich array of constructive, engaging opportunities and activities to all young people.
The Internal Assets
5. The Commitment-to-Learning Assets
119(30)
A young person's commitment to learning is strongly influenced by relationships with family, peers, and others, as well as by the school environment.
6. The Positive Values Assets
149(24)
Positive values become deep commitments that guide how young people think and act.
7. The Social-Competencies Assets
173(20)
Social competencies are the skills young people need to confront new situations, face hard decisions, and interact effectively with others.
8. The Positive-Identity Assets
193(18)
Shaping one's self-concept, beliefs, capacities, roles, and personal history is one of the central tasks of adolescence.
Postscript: Lessons from the Research 211(10)
References 221(46)
Index 267

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