Forty Assets Kids Need to Succeed
The developmental asset model implemented by The Intersection was developed by The Search Institute, an applied social science research organization focused on the healthy development of young people.
The 40 Assets Kids Need to Succeed:
- External Assets
- Support
- Family support
- Positive family communication
- Other adult relationships
- Caring neighborhood
- Caring school climate
- Parent involvement in schooling
- Empowerment
- Community values youth
- Youth as resources
- Service to others
- Safety
- Boundaries and Expectations
- Family boundaries
- School boundaries
- Neighborhood boundaries
- Adult role models
- Positive peer influence
- High expectations
- Constructive Use of Time
- Creative activities
- Youth programs
- Religious community
- Time at home
- Support
- Internal Assets
- Commitment to Learning
- Achievement motivation
- School engagement
- Homework
- Bonding to school
- Reading for pleasure
- Positive values
- Caring
- Equality and social justice
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Responsibility
- Restraint
- Social Competencies
- Planning and decision making
- Interpersonal competence
- Cultural competence
- Resistance skills
- Peaceful conflict resolution
- Positive Identity
- Personal power
- Self-esteem
- Sense of purpose
- Positive view of personal future
- Commitment to Learning
Research shows that the 40 Developmental Assets help young people make wise decisions, choose positive paths, and grow up competent, caring and responsible. The assets are grouped into the eight categories listed above.
For more information on the developmental asset model, see http://www.search-institute.org/assets/assetlists.html