The Evidence-based Framework for Preventing Risk Behaviors among Adolescents

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The purpose of this study was to construct the evidence-based framework for preventing risk behaviors among adolescents. First, we reviewed some important studies including "resilience" and "developmental assets" as related factors to youth risk behaviors. Secondly, we investigated the relationship between resilience and risk behaviors, and the internal and external assets of Japanese adolescents. The survey was conducted using an anonymous questionnaire from junior high school and high school students. The results revealed external assets such as "community," "school," "home," and "peers" were found to be strongly related to risk behaviors. Thirdly, based on the survey, we provided the framework for preventing risk behaviors among adolescents and some suggestions for future research.