Brink, Andrea JWWissing, Marié P2015-08-052015-08-052013Brink, A.J.W. & Wissing, M.P. 2013. Towards a theory-based positive youth development programme. Journal of child and adolescent mental health. 25(1):7-22. [http://www.nisc.co.za/products/8/journals/journal-of-child-and-adolescent-mental-health]1728-05831728-0591 (Online)http://hdl.handle.net/10394/14189https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2989/17280583.2013.802869https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25860303/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263757449_Towards_a_theory-based_positive_youth_development_programmeThe aim of this study was to develop and describe an intervention programme for young adolescents, guided by the Positive Youth Development Intervention (PYDI) model, which provides a perspective on the facilitation of development in a more positive trajectory. The key concepts and processes suggested by the PYDI model were further analysed and broadened using existing literature for operationalisation and application purposes. Self-regulation is the central process effectuating developmental change, within the contexts of: a) the navigation of stressors; and b) the formulation and effective pursuit of relevant personal goals. Self-regulation, together with a developmental perspective, provided guidelines regarding the relevant skills and knowledge. These are facilitating: a) identity development; b) formulation of goals congruent with the latter; c) decision-making skills; d) coping skills; e) regulation of affect and cognition; and f) socialisation skills. The relevant content areas and the manner of the facilitation of these are indicated. The theory-based programme can be implemented and its effect empirically evaluated. Levels of hope, problem-solving efficacy and social efficacy may serve as, inter alia, indicators of developmental change.enArticle