Abstract

MIKULIC, Isabel María  and  FERNANDEZ, Gabriela L.. Adolescents and children strengths psychological assessment importance. Anu. investig. [online]. 2006, vol.13, pp.279-287. ISSN 1851-1686.

Present study aims to introduce a new psychological assessment perspectiva when assessing children and adolescents: assessment of human strengths. This is an exploratory-descriptive study based on an intentional sample formed by 44 participants, aged between 10 and 18 years and residing in Buenos Aires (Capital and Province). There is a coincidence between strengths belonging to perceived quality of life and those referring to social resources and positive life events in children and adolescents; in both cases family and school context provide at least one supporting significant person. Attachment to someone who provides unconditional support is considered one of the most important strengths found. Utility of including context evaluation in children and adolescents assessment has been demonstrated as family and school contexts have proved to be important strengths sources.

Keywords : Psychological assessment; Strengths; Children; Adolescents; Resilience.

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