Developmental Assets

• The Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets® are common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults.
• Search Institute’s research indicates that Developmental Assets powerfully influence adolescent behavior—both by protecting young people from risky, problem behaviors and by promoting positive attitudes and choices.
• To read the "Assets of the Month", click here.
• To read all 40 Developmental Assets, click here.
• To read the summaries of the 2008 Asset Survey, click here.