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The current study examines the influence of developmental assets on PrEP use and HIV testing among YBMSM ages 18\u201324. Using a cross-sectional survey of YBMSM (N\u2009=\u2009225), this study explored the role of external (e.g., family support, other adult support) and internal (e.g., personal responsibility) assets in explaining HIV prevention behaviors. Participants were recruited from Mechanical Turk (M-Turk) internet-based platform, social media sites, and community-based organizations. A path analysis was conducted to investigate the direct\/indirect effects of internal and external assets on PrEP use and HIV testing. Family support (\u03b2\u2009=\u20090.40, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) and other adult support (\u03b2\u2009=\u20090.22, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090<jats:italic>.<\/jats:italic>004) were both associated with personal responsibility. 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