Abstract

Positive Youth Development (PYD) model is a strength-based perspective of transition to adulthood derived from developmental systems theory. Developmental assets (DAs) framework describes the individual and contextual resources that may promote PYD. This work aims to analyze the associations between internal and external DAs and PYD, as well as examining gender differences, in Spanish youth. Data of students enrolled in 10 high schools and universities, collected in the PYD Cross-National Project in Spain through a self-report instrument, were used. Structural equation modeling showed that DAs were positively related to PYD. Some gender differences were observed in PYD, such that male students presented higher scores in confidence and competence, and female students showed more connection, caring, and character. Results of partial mediation modeling indicated that these gender differences in PYD may be partly explained by gender differences in DAs.

摘要

积极青年发展 (PYD) 模型是从发展系统理论衍生出的基于力量的成年过渡视角。发展资产 (DAs) 框架描述了可能促进 PYD 的个人和背景资源。这项工作旨在分析西班牙青年内部和外部 DA 与 PYD 之间的关联，以及检查性别差异。使用了通过自我报告工具在西班牙 PYD 跨国项目中收集的 10 所高中和大学的学生数据。结构方程模型表明，DAs 与 PYD 呈正相关。在 PYD 中观察到一些性别差异，例如男学生在自信和能力方面表现出更高的分数，而女学生表现出更多的联系、关怀和性格。