David DuBois
Dr.
About
Dr. David DuBois' research examines the contribution of protective factors -- particularly self esteem and mentoring relationships -- to resilience and holistic positive development among youth and young adults and on translating knowledge in this area to the design of effective programs and policies. His research has identified mentoring relationships with extrafamilial adults - both naturally occurring and programmatically developed - as an important protective factor for mitigating risk for substance use and abuse among youth from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.