Learn more about selected Search Institute research projects that have been completed, including where you can find the results and publications.
Developmental Assets and Other Positive Youth Development Research Projects
- Longitudinal research on Developmental Assets in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
- Successful young adult development
Thriving and Sparks
Spiritual Development
- Visit the Web site of Search Institute’s Center for Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence
- Also see the archives of Search Institute’s research on religion and youth.
Adult-Youth Relationships
- Grading Grown-Ups 2002: How do American kids and adults relate?
- Grading Grown-Ups 2000: American adults report on their real relationships with kids
Families and Parenting
- Building Strong Families 2004: A Study of African American and Latino/Latina Parents in the United States
- Building Strong Families 2002: A Preliminary Study on What Parents Need to Succeed
Youth Development Programs and Practices
- Is There Common Ground? An Exploratory Study of the Interests and Needs of Community-Based and Faith-Based Youth Workers
- The Power of Youth and Adult Partnerships and Change Pathways for Youth Work, a study conducted on behalf of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation
- Deepening Impact Through Quality Youth Development Strategies and Practices, a study conducted through a partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of America
