The Developmental Assets Framework of Positive Human Development: An Important Approach and Field in Positive Youth Development Study

Effect of Social Support on the Psychological Adjustment of Chinese Left-Behind Rural Children: A Moderated Mediation Model

“…These patterns indicate that the moderating model of resilience is applicable to both groups, but the moderating ability in NLBC is generally better than that in LBC. These conclusions support the TDA’s viewpoint wherein the effects of development assets on adaptive outcomes vary with the context of adolescents ( Chang and Zhang, 2013 ).…”

“…In addition, Chang and Zhang (2013) summarized that development assets have different influence patterns and degrees on adolescents' development due to their different developmental context and history. Similarly, Masten (1999) argued that how In summary, after controlling for the effects of SES and gender, the current study investigates the following issues: (1) the impact of social support on LBC's psychological adjustment, (2) the mediating role of BPNS in the relation between social support and psychological adjustment, and (3) the moderating role of resilience in the direct and indirect relationships between social support and psychological adjustment.…”

“…In addition, Chang and Zhang (2013) summarized that development assets have different influence patterns and degrees on adolescents’ development due to their different developmental context and history. Similarly, Masten (1999) argued that how resilience works for one group of children may not work for another group of children in a different context.…”

The Relationship Between Family Functioning and Internalizing Problems in Chinese Adolescents: A Moderated Mediation Model

“…To comprehensively study adolescents' positive development, the concept of PYD was brought forward, consisting 15 positive developmental qualities (i.e., bonding, resilience, social competence, recognition for positive behavior, emotional competence, cognitive competence, behavioral competence, moral competence, self-determination, self-efficacy, clear and positive identity, belief in the future, prosocial involvement, prosocial norms, and spirituality), and emphasizing the development potential of teenagers to cope with their growing environment. An increasing number of studies have suggested that the characteristics of PYD play an important role in the healthy development of adolescents (Chang and Zhang, 2013 ). The development assets framework emphasizes the joint effects of external assets (e.g., environmental characteristics) and internal assets (e.g., psychological resources) on adolescent development (Benson et al, 2007 ).…”

“…The development assets framework emphasizes the joint effects of external assets (e.g., environmental characteristics) and internal assets (e.g., psychological resources) on adolescent development (Benson et al, 2007 ). Moreover, the model has also stressed that external resources may impact adolescent behavioral performance through internal resources (Chang and Zhang, 2013 ). Empirical studies have supported this view.…”