1. K. B. Rodgers and H. A. Rose, 2002, "Risk and Resiliency Factors among Adolescents Who Experience Marital Transitions",

Journal of Marriage and Family , Nov., 2002, Vol. 64, No. 4

2. R. Gilligan, 2000, "Adversity, Resilience and Young People: the Protective Value of Positive School and Spare Time Experiences",

Children and society, Volume1

Both articles will help you explore the concept of resilience in child and adolescent development. Article 1, "Risk and Resiliency Factors among Adolescents Who Experience Marital Transitions" presents the findings of a longitudinal study that examined several factors outside the family that contributed to the resiliency of adolescents who had experienced divorce. The study found that peer support moderated the effects of low parental support on internalizing symptoms during among adolescents.

Article 2, " Adversity, Resilience and Young People: the Protective Value of Positive School and Spare Time Experiences", elaborates on the importance of adopting a resiliency model when working with young children. The importance of the child's positive school experiences and spare time experiences, are two of the factors that contribute to the child's capacity to do well despite adverse experiences.

What is resilience in child and adolescent development.

• concise and well written. It should also include a examples from articles
• Your reflections should answer the following questions: (i) Which are three protective factors suggested in both articles for the child who is faced with adversity? (ii) What are some of the implications for policy and practice?