develomental relationships
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DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPSNew research from Search Institute
Discovering What Kids Need to Succeed
Our Vision
To create a world where all young people are valued and thrive.
Our Mission
To provide catalytic leadership, breakthrough knowledge,and innovative resources to advance the health of
children, youth, families, and communities.
Our Focus Areas
Families • Schools • Communities
www.search-institute.org
What Really Matters for Kids?
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“Almost without
exception, theories
of psychological
well-being include
positive
relationships with
others as a core
element of mental
health and well-
being.”
(Reis & Gable, 2003)
“Relationships are the oxygen of human development.”
(Benson, 2008)
“Every kid needs at least one
adult who is crazy about him or her.”
(Bronfenbrenner, 1970)
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We know relationships matter. But …
Investigating Relationships
1. Analyses of existing data from youth
2. Literature reviews on relationships in child and youth development
3. Focus groups and interviews with– Youth– Parents– Teachers– Youth workers
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How do they define and
experience key relationships
that help them grow?
A National Study
1,085 Parenting adults with 3- to 13-year-old
Recruited online through MTurk; live across the United States
• 65% female
• 62% married/civil union
• 55% less than college degree
• 59% work full or part time
• 86% birth or adoptive parent
• 80% live with child all the time
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<$35K; 38%
$35K - $49K; 18%
$50K - 74K; 22%
$75K -
99K; 12%
>100K; 10%Annual Family Income
Race/Ethnicity of the Sample
12%
5%
8%
2%
73%
Race
African/AA Asian/PacificMixed Native AmericanWhite
11%
89%
Ethnicity
Hispanic Non-Hispanic
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DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS
Close connections through which children and youth develop the desire and the
capacity to thrive in life.
“Relationship” as Verbs
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Expand POSSIBILITIES
Share POWER
Provide SUPPORTCHALLENGE Growth
Express CARE
Developmental Relationships
Express Care
Challenge Growth
Provide Support
Share Power
Expand Possibilities
83%
72%
75%
41%
36%
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N = 1,085 parents of 3-13 year olds% scoring at an optimal level (75%).
Strategies, by Race/Ethnicity
Care Challenge Support Power Possibilities0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
BlackWhiteOtherHispanicNon-Hispanic
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N = 1,085 parents of 3-13 year olds% scoring at an optimal level (75%).
Parents and Teens
Express Care
Challenge Growth
Provide Support
Share Power
Expand Possibilities
79%
89%
74%
38%
43%
57%
73%
59%
37%
42%
Youth Parents
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N = 633 matched pairs (10-18 year olds)% scoring at an optimal level (75%).
Student-Teacher Relationships
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N = 973 youth, grades 6-12; 2 pilot sites% scoring at an optimal level (75%).
Express Care
Challenge Growth
Provide Support
Share Power
Expand Possibilities
32%
39%
30%
19%
23%
Examining “On Track to Thrive”
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Developmental Relationships
in Families
On Track to Thrive
Powerfully predict
• Express CARE
• CHALLENGE
Growth
• Provide SUPPORT
• Share POWER
• Expand
POSSIBILITIES
• CONCERN for others
• Hopeful PURPOSE
• POSITIVE outlook
• GOAL orientation
• SPARKS
• OPENNESS to
challenges
• TRANSCENDENT
awareness
On Trackto Thrive
Predicting “On Track to Thrive”
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Developmental Relationships
Demographics
Developmental
relationships in families
contribute
43% of the difference
in children being on
track to thrive.
Demographics*
contribute 5%.
* Includes age, gender, race-ethnicity, immigration status, and financial strain
Relationships Make a Difference
The dimensions of family relationships we measure are strongly associated with children’s . . .
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Being Motivated to Learn
Emotional Competenc
e
Putting in Effort
Lower Conduct Problems
Being on Track to Thrive
Thriving, Well-Being, and Risks
Associations between developmental relationships, andthriving and well-being
On Track to Thrive
Motivation to Learn
Emotional Competence
Prosocial Behavior
EffortfulControl
Personal Responsibility
Conduct Problems
Express Care é é ê
Challenge Growth é é é é
Provide Support ê
Share Power é é é é é é ê
Expand Possibilities
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é = Significant positive predictor (p < .05) ê = Significant negative predictor (p < .05)
Next Steps at Search Institute
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Research• Study release: Spring 2015
• Others . . . Teacher-
Student Youth-Parent Mentors
ALL NEW (MAY 20!)
• Reflect: Quizzes
• Learn About It: What we know
• Talk About It: Discussion starters
• Try It: Family activities
• Take It Further: Goal setting