Reframing Risk: A Comprehensive Conceptualization of Positive Risk-Taking In Adolescents

This study developed a conceptual definition of positive risk-taking in adolescents using data from focus groups and literature reviews. Thematic analysis identified growth, well-being, long-term benefits, high rewards, uncertainty, opportunities, and deliberation as defining features. Positive risks emphasize benefits outweighing costs, offering a strengths-based perspective for future research development.