adolescent resilience factors
Protective characteristics and environmental supports that help adolescents adapt successfully despite adversity or risk exposure.
Full Definition
Individual traits, family characteristics, and community resources that promote positive adaptation and healthy development in adolescents facing challenging circumstances. These factors include cognitive abilities, emotional regulation skills, supportive relationships, and access to quality education and healthcare. Healthcare editors must understand resilience factors are increasingly emphasized in strength-based approaches to adolescent health promotion and intervention design. Documentation should balance risk assessment with identification of existing protective factors.
Usage
Usage note: Use in conjunction with risk factor assessment for comprehensive evaluation.
In Context
- "Assessment protocols should identify adolescent resilience factors to inform treatment planning." — Clinical assessment guidelines
- "Program design emphasized strengthening existing adolescent resilience factors rather than only addressing deficits." — Prevention program description