Which of the following is a promotive factor for resilience among children?

• A. Children having a supportive adult
• B. Poverty
• C. Isolating
• D. Setting goals but not pursuing them

Answer: (A)

Resilience in children is boosted by factors that actively support positive development in the face of stress. A key promotive factor is having a supportive adult who consistently cares, guides, and models effective coping. This relationship provides security, helps regulate emotions, and encourages persistence, all of which strengthen the child’s ability to adapt and succeed across settings like home and school.

Poverty tends to add stress and limit access to resources, making it a risk factor rather than something that promotes resilience. Isolating reduces social support and connection, another risk. Setting goals but not pursuing them reflects a disconnect between intention and action, so it doesn’t promote resilience.