The need for strong adult-youth connections is crucial given the social and emotional needs of youth in today's world.
These connections provide essential support and foster youth resilience (King et al., 2021).
Positive adult attributes, such as honesty, encourage youth to seek support (Sieving et al., 2017). Negative attributes, such as disrespect, deter youth from seeking guidance (Buehler et al., 2020).
Understanding the dynamics of adult attributes is vital for strengthening adult-youth connections. These connections are foundational for the success of youth development programs (Raposa et al., 2016).