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POSITIVE IDENTITY

The way people feel about themselves can fluctuate with circumstances. Depending on what’s happening, you may feel confident or unsure, optimistic or pessimistic, in control or not in control. What’s important is what a person’s identity is like most of the time. People who have a strong, positive sense of self maintain these qualities even when difficulties arise. They continue to be hopeful and optimistic, and believe they can make a difference.

There are 4 developmental assets for Positive Identity:

Personal Power: Young person feels he or she has control over 'things that happen to me'.

Self-Esteem: Young person reports having a high self-esteem.

Sense of Purpose: Young person reports that 'my life has a purpose'.

Positive View of Personal Future: Young person is optimistic about her or his personal future.