resilience factors
Protective characteristics that help adolescents adapt positively to stress and adversity.
Full Definition
Resilience factors are individual, family, and community characteristics that protect adolescents from negative outcomes despite exposure to risk factors or adversity. Individual factors include problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, and sense of purpose. Family factors include supportive relationships, clear expectations, and involvement in decision-making. Community factors include school connectedness, mentoring relationships, and opportunities for meaningful participation. Healthcare providers assess and strengthen resilience factors as part of comprehensive adolescent care and risk prevention strategies.
Usage
Usage note: Often used in strength-based approaches to adolescent care.
In Context
- "Assessment identified strong family support as a key resilience factor for the adolescent patient." — Psychosocial assessment
- "Interventions focused on building resilience factors to prevent substance use initiation." — Prevention program documentation