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A protective factor can be defined as “a characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, or community (including peers and culture) level that is associated with a lower likelihood of problem outcomes or that reduces the negative impact of a risk factor on problem outcomes.” 1 Conversely, a risk factor can be defined as “a ...
This literature review analyzes protective factors, or characteristics or conditions that may reduce the influence of risk factors causing delinquent and violent behavior, as a buffer against juvenile delinquency. Protective factors at the level of the individual, family, peer, school, and community are explored.
While risk and protective factors have been presented in different ways, the table below provides examples of risk and protective factors adapted from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. 4. View risk and protective factors by developmental period: Preconception/Prenatal and Infancy; Early Childhood; Middle School; Adolescents
Positive Risks and Protective Factors There are many positive risks teens can take. Playing sports, trying a new activity, volunteering or working , taking a harder class at school, and making new friends are all examples of positive risk-taking and are usually a healthy part of growing up.
Mental health promotion attempts to encourage and increase protective factors and healthy behaviors that can help prevent the onset of a diagnosable mental disorder and reduce risk factors that can lead to the development of a mental disorder. 2 It also involves creating living conditions and environments that support mental health and allow ...
These conversation guides are designed to help service providers engage caregivers in personalized conversations about protective factors. Guides for each of the following protective factors are provided: Nurturing and Attachment; Knowledge of Parenting; Parental Resilience; Social Connections; Concrete Support; Social/Emotional Competence
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has identified 16 key principles for prevention programs based on risk and protective factors, the type of program, and the delivery of the program. Core Components of Evidence-based Prevention Programs
Teen dating violence can be prevented, especially when there is a focus on reducing risk factors as well as fostering protective factors, and when teens are empowered through family, friends, and others (including role models such as teachers, coaches, mentors, and youth group leaders) to lead healthy lives and establish healthy relationships ...
This mentoring curriculum manual is intended for implementation with middle school students and its aim is to address four central risk factors for delinquent behavior among this population. The curriculum takes a strengths-based approach that focuses on empowering youth and includes lessons on school engagement, peer relationships, and ...
Researchers and practitioners began to report that young people who possess a diverse set of protective factors can, in fact, experience more positive outcomes. These findings encouraged the development of interventions and programs that reduce risks and strengthen protective factors.