| PROTECTIVE FACTORS reduce negative behaviours in adolescents/young people and make them resilient. PROTECTIVE FACTORS are categorized into three; 1. Individual protective factors 2. Family protective factors 3. Environmental protective factors INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS: Positive self esteem Positive social skills Spirituality Average intelligence Good sense of humor Self competence/self worth Active participation in tasks Successful completion of age appropriate tasks FAMILY PROTECTIVE FACTORS: Clear parent values and principles Two parents Siblings closeness Mother’s education Spirituality Extended families Connectedness to parents Child spacing High parental expectations from school Congratulate for job well done ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Caring non parental adults Connectedness to social institutions Informal support systems (eg; neighborhood camp) Involvement in school activities More caregivers in childhood We shall look at some RISK FACTORS that influence Adolescents behaviours. |
Protective Factors in Adolescence
