Does Hope Moderate the Effects of Financial Distress in Adolescent Resiliency? Miles Payne Little is known about the influence that hope may have on adolescent outcomes despite financial distress. This study considered financial distress as a risk factor in testing the moderating ability of hope on adolescent prosocial behavior and anxiety (PSB). Adolescents (n = 500) ranging from 11.00-16.00 years of age completed in-home questionnaires two years apart. Results indicated a direct effect between PSB and hope. However, analyses revealed no moderated effects, as controlling for prior levels of PSB or anxiety accounted for most of the variance. Although hope may be beneficial to PSB, the stability from prior levels of each outcome washes out any direct effect from hope. Limitations and future directions are discussed. iii Acknowledgments I recognize that this study would not be possible if not for the generous support of the Family Studies Center at BYU, the School of Family Life, and the College of Family Home and Social Science at BYU through the Flourishing Families Project. In particular, I would like to thank Dr. Padilla-Walker for her kind support for being the gateway for this study via the FFP. Furthermore, I would like to thank my community of friends and mentors in both TDT and my cohort. You all gave me strength, hope, and laughs when I struggled in and out of school. You all made this journey worth every step, thank you. Regarding the study itself, I am beyond grateful that the inspiration for asking about hope and resilience ultimately stems from my father and my faith. I would not be here without either. Lastly, I want to thank a fellow Michigander in my advisor, Dr. Moilanen, for her guidance, support, and mentorship throughout this work and my studies at West Virginia University.