Mission

Transforming rigorous social science into practical solutions that improve lives.

Why PVEST Matters

Unlike many developmental theories, PVEST recognizes that two individuals can experience the same event yet develop very different outcomes because of how they interpret, cope with, and make meaning of those experiences.

This insight has transformed research on resilience, identity, educational persistence, and youth development.

WHERE PVEST MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Education

Helping students develop STEM identities, persistence, and belonging.

Current support: www.TLiveInc.com

Health

Understanding resilience rather than focusing only on risk.

Youth Development

Supporting positive identity formation.

Civic Engagement

Helping young people become community leaders.

Policy & Programing

Addressing inequities through strengths-based approaches.

Technology

Designing technologies that recognize human context and lived experience.