- What research has been done on Developmental Assets and community change?
- How can Search Institute research help my community?
- How can I contribute to Search Institute research?
What research has been done on Developmental Assets and community change?
Since 1989, Search Institute has studied asset building in the lives of young people. Many of the studies conducted have significant ramifications for communities. See the Developmental Assets Research page. The Research on Community Engagement page also contains several studies relevant to communities and initiatives.
How can Search Institute research help my community?
The research that Search Institute has conducted on Developmental Assets and community change can be very helpful in your grant-writing process. By citing Search Institute studies, you can show funders that building assets really does make a difference in a community. See our Grant Writing Resources and Research on Community and Social Change pages for more information. You can also use information from our Insights and Evidence series to help make your case.
How can I contribute to Search Institute research?
Search Institute collects the results from all surveys conducted and adds them to a growing pool of international research on Developmental Assets. Through analysis of this data, Search Institute can continue to expand our understanding of the impacts made by the Developmental Assets and provide that information in ways that communities and organizations can use.
