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The effects of 5Cs and Developmental Assets
on Well-being and Satisfaction with Life
Among Youth in Kosovo
Fitim Uka12, Arian Musliu34, Tringa Mehmeti4, Shkurtë Bajgora4, Vlera Isufi2
1 University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”
2 Multidisciplinary Clinic “Empatia”, Prishtinë, Kosovo
3 Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
4 Psycho-Social and Medical Research Center
Abstract
The basic models of Positive Youth Development (PYD)—the 5Cs (compe-
tence, confidence, character, connection, and caring) and developmental
assets (internal and external assets) are considered crucial for many posi-
tive outcomes. To date, there are limited studies on 5Cs and developmental
assets in the context of lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). The cur-
rent study aimed to identify the effects of 5Cs and developmental assets in
well-being and satisfaction with life among youth in Kosovo. In total, 916
students (66.7% females) with a mean age of 16.32 years old participated in
this study. They completed several instruments that measured PYD 5Cs, in-
ternal and external assets, well-being, and satisfaction with life. In line with
the PYD perspective, we found that internal and external assets were sig-
nificantly correlated with 5Cs. Caring and character were not found to pre-
dict well-being and satisfaction with life, while the rest of 5Cs and both in-
ternal and external assets were shown to have a positive effect on well-being
and satisfaction with life. Lastly, we discussed how these findings can con-
tribute to developing new educational programs to increase students’ ac-
ademic performance and well-being. Specifically, we propose to enhance
students’ competence, connection, and confidence as these factors showed
clearly bigger significant effects on well-being and satisfaction with life.
Keywords: Positive Youth Development, Developmental Assets, Satisfaction
with Life, Well-being
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The effects of 5Cs and Developmental Assets
on Well-being and Satisfaction with Life
Among Youth in Kosovo
Fitim Uka12, Arian Musliu34, Tringa Mehmeti4, Shkurtë Bajgora4, Vlera Isufi2
1 University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”
2 Multidisciplinary Clinic “Empatia”, Prishtinë, Kosovo
3 Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
4 Psycho-Social and Medical Research Center
Abstract
The basic models of Positive Youth Development (PYD)—the 5Cs (compe-
tence, confidence, character, connection, and caring) and developmental
assets (internal and external assets) are considered crucial for many posi-
tive outcomes. To date, there are limited studies on 5Cs and developmental
assets in the context of lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). The cur-
rent study aimed to identify the effects of 5Cs and developmental assets in
well-being and satisfaction with life among youth in Kosovo. In total, 916
students (66.7% females) with a mean age of 16.32 years old participated in
this study. They completed several instruments that measured PYD 5Cs, in-
ternal and external assets, well-being, and satisfaction with life. In line with
the PYD perspective, we found that internal and external assets were sig-
nificantly correlated with 5Cs. Caring and character were not found to pre-
dict well-being and satisfaction with life, while the rest of 5Cs and both in-
ternal and external assets were shown to have a positive effect on well-being
and satisfaction with life. Lastly, we discussed how these findings can con-
tribute to developing new educational programs to increase students’ ac-
ademic performance and well-being. Specifically, we propose to enhance
students’ competence, connection, and confidence as these factors showed
clearly bigger significant effects on well-being and satisfaction with life.
Keywords: Positive Youth Development, Developmental Assets, Satisfaction
with Life, Well-being
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