Recursos que contribuyen al desarrollo positivo en jóvenes

Adolescence is a crucial developmental phase that shapes people´s futures. Positive psychology investigates the variables\udthat promote the optimal development of human beings. It recognizes that all children and adolescents have\udstrengths that will develop once these strengths match the resources needed to achieve this in the various settings in\udwhich they live. The aim of this study was to analyze from a multidisciplinary perspective (e.g. psychological, sociological,\udand economic) the effect of resources that promote positive youth development. The sample consisted of 200\udmiddle school students (15 to 19 years). EQS statistical software was used to analyse a structural equation model in\udwhich the study variables comprised 4 factors: one for each resource (economic, psychological, sociological), and one\udfor positive youth development. The results showed a direct association between psychological and social resources\udand positive development, and between social resources and psychological assets. However, no association was found\udbetween economic resources and positive youth development. These results suggest that the main influences on positive\udyouth development are psychological and social resources