title: Future directions for research on core competencies.
abstract: This concluding commentary highlights common themes that emerged across the chapters in this volume. We identify strengths and limitations of the core competencies framework and discuss the importance of context, culture, and development for understanding the role of the core competencies in preventing risk behavior in adolescence. We also outline possible areas for future research linking positive youth development and risk prevention programming.
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Catherine P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Bradshaw
authors.forename: Nancy G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Guerra
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D041923:Adolescent Development; D035841:Behavioral Research / Q000639:trends*; D003657:Decision Making; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D035863:Moral Development; D010553:Personality Development; D011634:Public Health / Q000193:education*; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012649:Self Concept; D020377:Self Efficacy