Resilience & Youth Development
- overview of resilience theory
- related publications
- why does resilience matter?
- what does the resilience & youth development module (RYDM) measure?
What Does the Resilience & Youth Development Module Measure?
The RYDM Theoretical Framework
Unlike the reports for other HKS modules, the secondary school-level RYDM report does not present the results for each item, but rather reports scores for asset scales or clusters derived from multiple items.
External Assets...are also refered to as "Developmental Supports and Opportunities" or "Protective Factors". The RYDM asks students their perceptions of Caring Relationships, High Expectations, and Opportunities for Meaningful Participation in the three environments of school, home, community, and about Caring Relationships, and High Expectations with their peers. When young people experience environments rich in these Protective Factors, they are more likely to excel academically, less likely to engage in risky behaviors, and better adapted to deal with the adversity they encounter. |
Internal Assets...are also known as "Positive Developmental Outcomes" or "Personal Strengths". The RYDM measures 6 Internal Assets: Cooperation and Communication, Empathy, Problem Solving, Self-efficacy, Self-awareness, and Goals and Aspirations. These Internal Assets are fostered by environments rich in External Assets. For example youth who feel the adults in their lives care for them, and expect them to succeed, are more likely to care for others, and set high goals for themselves. These are the personal strengths that contribute to a youth's academic and life success and enable them to foster these resilient qualities in others. |