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PROTECTIVE FACTOR [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- protective factor
1, record 1, English, protective%20factor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition or characteristic that helps to reduce the impact of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing a behaviour or affective disorder and to acquire coping strategies for stress and life's hardships. 2, record 1, English, - protective%20factor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), some risk factors may be more powerful than others at certain stages in development, such as peer pressure during the teen years. And, some protective factors, such as a strong parent-child bond and early academic success, can have a greater impact on reducing risks during the early years. 3, record 1, English, - protective%20factor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
- Psychologie scolaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- facteur de protection
1, record 1, French, facteur%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition ou caractéristique qui réduit l'influence des facteurs de risques liés au développement des troubles de comportement ou affectifs et qui permet à une personne de s'outiller pour mieux faire face à l'adversité et au stress. 2, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20protection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Facteur de protection. Facteur d'ordre personnel, familial, social ou environnemental qui diminue la probabilité d'apparition d'un problème d'adaptation. On parle de facteur de résilience lorsque le facteur de protection correspond à des caractéristiques de l'individu. 3, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20protection
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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