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of the key protective factors / Child and Family Social Work 14: 103 ~ 114
Connectedness to peers and family is essential for healthy development [25] and one
of the key protective factors for children in families with parental mental health problems [3].
Thankfully, even the effects of numerous risk factors can be reduced or even prevented by the presence
of key protective factors.
Not exact matches
Meta - analyses
of this expanded research base confirm the model's impacts on a range
of risk and
protective factors associated with child maltreatment.7, 8,9 In addition, all
of the major home visitation models in the U.S. are currently engaged in a variety
of research activities, many
of which are resulting in better defined models and more rigorous attention to the
key issue
of participant enrolment and retention, staff training and quality assurance standards.10 For example, recent findings emerging from the initial two - year follow - up
of the Early Head Start National Demonstration Project confirm the efficacy
of home visitation programs with new parents.
Key elements
of service programs (such as positive relationships with adults, opportunities to develop social competence, and involvement in a local community) are cited as powerful
protective factors for young people and recent Australian studies have demonstrated a correlation between service activity and reduced rates
of depression, isolation, mental disorders, psychological stress and (in some cases) even physical health conditions (Berry, 2007).
Aside from their
key findings on risk
factors, they also found grade 1 level evidence in favor
of a
protective effect for the female hormone estrogen, cholesterol lowering drugs (statins), drugs to lower high blood pressure, and anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Vulnerability, Risk,
Protective Factors, and the Quality of Child - Parent Attachment in Foster and Adoptive Families (PDF - 308 KB) Gomez & Brown Illinois Child Welfare, 3 (1 - 2), 2007 Uses the theoretical perspective of attachment theory to examine key factors in the parent / child relationship in foster and adoptive fa
Factors, and the Quality
of Child - Parent Attachment in Foster and Adoptive Families (PDF - 308 KB) Gomez & Brown Illinois Child Welfare, 3 (1 - 2), 2007 Uses the theoretical perspective
of attachment theory to examine
key factors in the parent / child relationship in foster and adoptive fa
factors in the parent / child relationship in foster and adoptive families.
Notwithstanding these gender - specific risk and
protective factors, in most cases, the same
factors — ADHD, negative temperament, impulsivity, compromised intelligence — predict antisocial behavior in both males and females, as suggested by the substantial overlap shown in figure 4.99 Although some analysts have argued the need to concentrate on the commonalities in predictors
of male and female offending, it is also important to note the areas in which risk
factors differ by gender.100 Even if the differences between male and female offenders are confined to only a few
key areas, the differences in these areas — for example, sensitivity to victimization, timing
of onset
of persistent offending, prevalence
of mental health problems — can be substantial and can profoundly influence the effectiveness
of risk assessments and treatment programs.
Self - care and «going back to the basics» is also important because it helps parents and carers maintain positive family relationships, which is a
key protective factor that can reduce the risk
of infants developing mental health issues.
The resilience aspect
of the resources was based on the three
key protective factors that contribute to resilience in young people (Howard & Johnson, 2000) that include: a sense
of belonging, meaningful participation and contribution and high but achievable expectations.
The diagram above shows some
key examples
of risk and
protective factors that influence children's mental health.
Research resources on the KidsMatter website illustrate that a sense
of belonging and connection at school are
key protective factors for children to promote mental health and wellbeing, as well as academic achievement.
Strengthening Families Center for the Study
of Social Policy (2016) Describes the Strengthening Families Initiative, a national resource focused on helping families, programs, and communities create and maintain five
key protective factors.
Child Welfare — Early Education Partnerships to Expand
Protective Factors for Children with Child Welfare Involvement Child Information Gateway (2015) Summarizes
key activities
of agencies seeking to maximize the identification, enrollment, attendance, and supports for children in foster care or under the supervision
of child welfare services, aged 0 to 5, into comprehensive high - quality early care and education services.
This might include a mix
of policies and multifaceted early childhood interventions targeting
key risk and
protective factors across multiple domains.
Parenting: The First Three Years ® optimizes an appreciation
of child development knowledge and provides the opportunity to unify cohorts
of parents
of children ages birth to three to promote mutual support and prevent parent isolation --- a
key protective factor in abuse prevention.
Protective Factors are the key — intending to build the protective factors in you home is the first step toward building the family of yo
Protective Factors are the key — intending to build the protective factors in you home is the first step toward building the family of your
Factors are the
key — intending to build the
protective factors in you home is the first step toward building the family of yo
protective factors in you home is the first step toward building the family of your
factors in you home is the first step toward building the family
of your dreams.
Identify some
of the
key longitudinal risk and
protective factors for disordered eating in overweight adolescents.
The Double ABCX model defines the process
of adaptation through identification
of key risk and
protective factors that may influence family functioning over time.