“…Although most students enter puberty during middle school years, adolescents experience significant issues and make important decisions that can affect their academic, social/emotional, and career development during high school years (Balkin & Schmit, 2016;Ohrt, Limberg, Bordonada, Griffith, & Sherrell, 2016). Hence, a nonfamilial adult who cares about a student's development as a whole can serve as a protective factor (Karaman, Cavazos Vela, & Lu, 2018;Roe, 2013;Yılmaz & Demir, 2016). These nonfamilial adults can be teachers, coaches, or school counselors.…”