The 40 Developmental Assets:

Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities essential to raising successful young people. These assets have the power during critical adolescent years to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults.

The Developmental Asset framework is categorized into two groups of 20 assets. External assets are the positive experiences young people receive from the world around them. These 20 assets are about supporting and empowering young people, about setting boundaries and expectations, and about positive and constructive use of young people's time. External assets identify important roles that families, schools, congregations, neighborhoods, and youth organizations can play in promoting healthy development.

The twenty internal assets identify those characteristics and behaviors that reflect positive internal growth and development of young people. These assets are about positive values and identities, social competencies, and commitment to learning. The internal Developmental Assets will help these young people make thoughtful and positive choices and, in turn, be better prepared for situations in life that challenge their inner strength and confidence.
 

Assets: 40 Keys to Effective Parenting (pdf file - 144kb)

Asset Category: Support (pdf file - 155kb)

Asset#1 Family Support (pdf file - 148kb)

Asset#2 Positive Family Communiction (pdf file - 306kb)

Asset#3 Other Adult Relationships (pdf file - 525kb)

Asset#4 Caring Neighborhood (pdf file - 501kb)

Asset#5 Caring School Climate (pdf file - 399kb)

Asset#6 Parent Involvement in Schooling (pdf file - 316kb)

Asset Category: Empowerment (pdf file - 413kb)

Asset#7 Community Values Youth (pdf file - 469kb)

Asset#8 Youth as Resources (pdf file - 145kb)

Asset#9 Service to Others (pdf file - 326kb)

Asset#10 Safety (pdf file - 337kb)

Asset Category: Boundaries and Expectations (pdf file - 149kb)

Asset#11 Family Boundaries (pdf file - 144kb)

Asset#12 School Boundaries (pdf file - 501kb)

Asset#13 Neighborhood Boundaries (pdf file - 404kb)

Asset#14 Adult Role Models (pdf file - 151kb)

Asset#15 Positive Peer Influence (pdf file - 643kb)

Asset#16 High Expectations (pdf file - 415kb)

Asset Category: Constructive Use of Time (pdf file - 123kb)

Asset#17 Creative Activities (pdf file - 330kb)

Asset#18 Youth Programs (pdf file - 145kb)

Asset#19 Religious Community (pdf file - 144kb)

Asset#20 Time at Home (pdf file - 160kb)

Asset Category: Commitment to Learning (pdf file - 189kb)

Asset#21 Achievement Motivation (pdf file - 158kb)

Asset#22 School Engagement (pdf file - 335kb)

Asset#23 Homework (pdf file - 162kb)

Asset#24 Bonding to School (pdf file - 800kb)

Asset#25 Reading for Pleasure (pdf file - 147kb)

Asset Category: Positive Values (pdf file - 328kb)

Asset#26 Caring (pdf file - 388kb)

Asset#27 Equality and Social Justice (pdf file - 143kb)

Asset#28 Integrity (pdf file - 403kb)

Asset#29 Honesty (pdf file - 406kb)

Asset#30 Responsibility (pdf file - 146kb)

Asset#31 Restraint (pdf file - 146kb)

Asset Category: Social Competencies (pdf file - 311kb)

Asset#32 Planning and Decision Making (pdf file - 149kb)

Asset#33 Interpersonal Competence (pdf file - 323kb)

Asset#34 Cultural Competence (pdf file - 308kb)

Asset#35 Resistance Skills (pdf file - 186kb)

Asset#36 Peaceful Conflict Resolution (pdf file - 374kb)

Asset Category: Positive Identity (pdf file - 373kb)

Asset#37 Personal Power (pdf file - 933kb)

Asset#38 Self Esteem (pdf file - 139kb)

Asset#39 Sense of Purpose (pdf file - 426kb)

Asset#40 Positive View of Personal Future (pdf file - 454kb)

The 40 Developmental Assets (pdf file - 29kb)

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