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Development and validation of the youth development instrument (YDI): A comprehensive survey of adolescent health and well-being

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  • Samji, Hasina
  • Delgado-Ron, Jorge A.
  • Schonert-Reichl, Kimberly A.
  • Guhn, Martin
  • Long, David
  • Whitehead, Jenna
  • Gorfinkle, Lauren
  • De Arruda Maluf, Giulia
  • Wu, Judy
  • Kaufmann, Julia
  • del Casal, Jose M.
  • Maloney, Jacqueline

Abstract

Strengths-based approaches are urgently needed to protect and promote adolescent well-being in the United States and Canada, where adolescent happiness and mental health rank among the lowest of the world’s wealthiest countries. Identifying protective and promotive factors for adolescent well-being is critical for guiding policy, public health, and education sector responses as adolescents face unprecedented challenges.

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  • Samji, Hasina & Delgado-Ron, Jorge A. & Schonert-Reichl, Kimberly A. & Guhn, Martin & Long, David & Whitehead, Jenna & Gorfinkle, Lauren & De Arruda Maluf, Giulia & Wu, Judy & Kaufmann, Julia & del Ca, 2025. "Development and validation of the youth development instrument (YDI): A comprehensive survey of adolescent health and well-being," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 179(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:179:y:2025:i:c:s0190740925004402
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108557
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