Developmental Assets (Benson)

Question 1

External assets

Answer 1

Support (family, school, other adults, neighborhood), empowerment (appreciated by community, service/contribution), boundaries and expectations, constructive use of time

Question 2

Internal assets

Answer 2

Commitment to learning, positive values (six pillars of character), social competencies (decision making, interpersonal, cultural, resistance skills, peaceful conflict resolution), positive identity (personal power, self-esteem, positive view of future, purpose)