The Facts About Developmental Relationships

Examining the state of young people’s relationships and how those relationships affect who they are, the choices they make, and who they are becoming has been the focus of a variety of Search Institute studies on what young people need to succeed. Emerging insights from these studies show that Relationships Matter because young people do best when they experience strong, positive relationships in all parts of their lives.

A great deal of research in many different settings offer evidence that support the fact that Relationships Matter to children. Research to date shows that young people who experience strong developmental relationships across different parts of their lives* are more likely to show signs of positive development in many areas, including:

• Increased academic motivation;
• Increased social-emotional growth and learning
• Increased sense of personal responsibility; and
• Reduced engagement in a variety of high-risk behaviors.

The GiddyGlove PA’RC Approach to building Equitable Adult/ Youth Relationships is to inspire, motivate, and support Educators who , by their chosen profession, Care Enough to be mindful and intentional relationship-focused school environments that focus on building Developmental Assets Students to thrive and succeed @School & In Life.