Speaking of Developmental Assets
This document discusses developmental assets and the importance of promoting youth strengths rather than just fixing problems. It contains the following key points: 1. Developmental assets are divided into external assets like support and empowerment, and internal assets like commitment to learning and positive identity. 2. Youth with more assets are less likely to engage in risky behaviors and more likely to succeed in school and maintain good health. 3. There are gaps in the number of assets reported among different youth groups, with males, older grades, and urban youth generally reporting fewer assets. 4. While adults believe certain actions are important for youth success, there is often a gap between beliefs and actions taken to encourage assets.
Speaking of Developmental Assets
- 1. T1 Welcome
- 2. Two Shifts Beyond programs Relationships Second Shift to From fixing young peoples problems First Shift Promoting young peoples strengths to T2
- 3. The Categories of Developmental Assets External Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries and Expectations Constructive Use of Time T3
- 4. The Categories of Developmental Assets External Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries and Expectations Constructive Use of Time Internal Assets Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity T3
- 5. The Power of Assets to Protect 44% 60% 23% 34% 9% 14% 2% 4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 0-10 Assets 11-20 Assets 21-30 Assets 31-40 Assets Alcohol Use Violence Copyright 息 2012 by Search Institute T4
- 6. 8% 29% 20% 51% 38% 73% 58% 91% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 0-10 Assets 11-20 Assets 21-30 Assets 31-40 Assets Succeeds in School Maintains Good Health The Power of Assets to Promote Copyright 息 2012 by Search Institute T5
- 7. The Gap in Assets Among Youth 13% 0-10 Assets 11% 31-40 Assets 37% 21-30 Assets 39% 11-20 Assets Young People Reporting Different Asset Levels Copyright 息 2012 by Search Institute T6
- 8. The Gap in Assets Among Youth 21.3 18.8 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Female Male Average Number of Assets, Male or Female Copyright 息 2012 by Search Institute T6
- 9. The Gap in Assets Among Youth 19.0 18.8 19.1 19.9 20.4 21.9 22.7 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6 Average Number of Assets, by Grade Copyright 息 2012 by Search Institute T6
- 10. The Gap in Assets Among Youth 19.3 20.4 20.2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Average Number of Assets, by Geographic Location Copyright 息 2012 by Search Institute Urban (cities of 50,000 to more than 250,000) Out of Urban (towns of 2,500 to 49,999) Rural (farm, country, reservation, towns under 2,500) T6
- 11. Believe Important Do It Gap Actions % % (in % pts.) Encourage success in school 90 69 21 Expect parents to set boundaries 84 42 42 Teach shared values 80 45 35 Teach respect for cultural differences 77 36 41 Guide decision making 76 41 35 Have meaningful conversations 75 34 41 Give financial guidance 75 36 39 Discuss personal values 73 37 36 Expect respect for adults 68 67 1 Grading Grown-Ups Copyright 息 2001 by Search Institute T7
- 12. From To The Asset-Building Difference Young peoples problems Young peoples strengths Professionals work Everyones work Young people absorbing resources Young people as resources Programs Relationships Troubled young people All young people Accountable only for own Accountable as well for behavior other adults behavior Incidental asset building Intentional asset building Blaming others Claiming responsibility T8