Positive youth development: current perspectives

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Table 1 A comparison among PYD models and approaches

Dimensions	Different approaches or versions of PYD
	40 developmental assets	5Cs/6Cs models	15 PYD constructs	SEL	Character/spirituality
Theoretical orientation	Ecological perspective (lifespan developmental perspective); strength perspective	Ecological perspective (community emphasized)	Ecological perspective (prevention science: risk and protective factors)	Social information-processing	Humanistic, existential and strength perspectives
Emphasis on the role of community in youth development	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not much	Not much
Spirituality	Yes	Not much	Yes	No	Yes
Character/morality	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Thriving continuum	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Being versus Doing	Both	Both	Both	Doing > Being	Being > Doing
Origin	Western	Western	Western	Western	Western

Abbreviations: PYD, positive youth development; SEL, social-emotional learning.