Developing resilience requires key __________, characteristics of young people that are related to lower likelihood of problems despite experiencing high-risk circumstances.

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Protective factors are those that buffer young people from the negative effects of high-risk circumstances, such as social support, positive relationships with caring adults, self-efficacy, and positive values. These are the key characteristics that build resilience in young people. Risk-adverse traits and commitment factors may be important in other contexts but do not specifically relate to building resilience. Personality traits may also factor into resilience, but protective factors are more specifically related.

Developing Resilience Requires Key __________, Characteristics of Young People That