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Tiet, Quyen Q.; Huizinga, David – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2002
Reviewed construct of resilience and adaptation by measuring psychosocial functioning, self-esteem, academic performance, absence or low level of drug use, gang involvement, and delinquent activities among 877 at-risk youths. Found adjustment and low level of antisocial behavior as two latent constructs of resilience and adaptation. (Author/DLH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior