Video: The Five Protective and Promotive Factors

Youth Thrive’s five protective and promotive factors are five essential elements that research tells us help young people thrive, even in the face of adversity. The five factors are youth resilience, social connections, knowledge of adolescent development, concrete support, and cognitive and social-emotional competence. This video reviews why each factor is important, and how taken together they contribute to young people’s overall well-being.