Roma Youth Development in Context

2021 ◽  
pp. 207-220
Author(s):  
David L. Sam ◽  
Laura Ferrer-Wreder ◽  
Radosveta Dimitrova
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
Developmental Gains ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
Prejudice And Discrimination

One goal of this volume was to review the effectiveness of the positive youth development (PYD) perspective in improving the developmental outcomes of Roma youths. In addition, the volume was interested in formulating recommendations on how to improve the welfare of other marginalized and improvised youth against a backdrop of accruing knowledge from this strength-based approach. The primary focus of this concluding chapter is to build on lessons gained from applying PYD principles with Roma youth. While acknowledging the developmental gains Roma youth have achieved following the application of PYD principles, the chapter points to the fact that these gains are limited because of the prolonged and institutionalized prejudice and discrimination Roma have suffered within the societies in which they live. In light of the limitations imposed on Roma youth, the chapter suggests the need to draw on principles from acculturation and multiculturalism to help remove societal hindrances that can prevent Roma from being integrated into the fabric of the societies that they reside in.

School Engagement and Positive Youth Development: A Relational Developmental Systems Perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 116 (13) ◽  
pp. 37-57
Author(s):  
Yibing Li ◽  
Jennifer P. Agans ◽  
Paul A. Chase ◽  
Miriam R. Arbeit ◽  
Michelle B. Weiner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Developmental Systems Theory ◽  
Developmental Systems ◽  
Systems Perspective ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
Relational Developmental Systems ◽  
Five Cs

This chapter explains the links between relational developmental systems theory and the strength-based, positive youth development (PYD) perspective. The Five Cs model of PYD (involving competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring) is used to assess the role of school engagement in PYD.

scholarly journals Bonding as a Positive Youth Development Construct: A Conceptual Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tak Yan Lee ◽  
David P. P. Lok
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives

The concept of bonding as a positive youth development construct is reviewed in this paper. The goals are fourfold. First, theoretical perspectives of bonding are delineated. Secondly, the relationships among bonding to caregivers, friends, romantic partners, as well as teachers, and adolescents’ positive developmental outcomes are reviewed. Thirdly, with theoretical and empirical support, a discussion on how to promote bonding among adolescents is offered. Finally, a critical review on the cultural issues of bonding is provided.

Impact of staff commitment and morale on the implementation of the project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Eunice P.Y. Yim
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Program Sustainability ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Intrinsic Factors ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
Staff Commitment

Abstract In the field of positive youth development, there are few studies on program sustainability and the relationship between program implementation and program sustainability. Based on an in-depth case study in the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong, this study examines the intrinsic factors and mechanisms that influence program implementation and sustainability. The results reveal that implementers under study are highly flexible and responsive agents who operate in different areas at all school levels. With an understanding of the program philosophies and a belief in its efficacy, implementers also modify the program by integrating the “adopted” program to the existing strength-based framework, resulting in enhanced program effectiveness and sustainability. Furthermore, the present study underscores the importance of staff commitment and morale in the implementation and sustainability of positive youth development programs in the Chinese context.

scholarly journals Spirituality as a Positive Youth Development Construct: A Conceptual Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Peer Influences ◽  
Adolescent Spirituality ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

The concept of spirituality as a positive youth development construct is reviewed in this paper. Both broad and narrow definitions of spirituality are examined and a working definition of spirituality is proposed. Regarding theories of spirituality, different models pertinent to spiritual development and the relationship between spirituality and positive youth development are highlighted. Different ecological factors, particularly family and peer influences, were found to influence spirituality. Research on the influence of spirituality on adolescent developmental outcomes is examined. Finally, ways to promote adolescent spirituality are discussed.

Spirituality as a key positive youth development construct for university students

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Wynants Ho
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Spiritual Leadership ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Curriculum Structure ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Intended Learning Outcomes

AbstractThe curriculum of a lecture about spirituality in the course entitled “Tomorrow’s Leaders” developed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is introduced in this paper. With reference to the basic tenets of outcome-based learning, the intended learning outcomes and the curriculum structure are illustrated. The following topics related to the construct of spirituality are included in this paper: definition and basic concepts of spirituality, theories of spirituality, antecedents of spirituality, spirituality and adolescent developmental outcomes, spirituality and leadership, and ways to promote spiritual leadership. Topics for reflections are also presented at the end of the paper.

Perceived overparenting and developmental outcomes among Chinese adolescents: Do family structure and conflicts matter?

2020 ◽  
pp. 026540752097171
Author(s):  
Janet T. Y. Leung ◽  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Annis L. C. Fung ◽  
Grace S. M. Leung
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Adolescent Development ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Parent Child

“Overparenting” refers to an inappropriate parenting style in which parents intervene intrusively in their children’s development and overprotect them from difficulties and challenges. However, there is scant research on the relationship between overparenting and developmental outcomes in early adolescence. Moreover, the moderating roles of parent–child conflict, family intactness, and the adolescent’s gender on the relationship are undetermined. This study examined the associations between overparenting and developmental outcomes (indexed by egocentrism and positive youth development) of a sample of 1,735 Grade 7 students in Hong Kong (mean age = 12.63; 47.4% females). The moderating effects of parent–child conflict, family intactness, and the adolescent’s gender on these relationships were also examined. The results indicated that paternal overparenting and maternal overparenting were positively related to egocentrism and positive developmental outcomes among young Chinese adolescents. Furthermore, father–child conflict moderated the associations of maternal overparenting with egocentrism and positive youth development. At higher levels of father–child conflict, egocentrism and positive youth development increased at higher levels of maternal overparenting. Family intactness and the adolescent’s gender were also found to have moderating effects. The results provide insights into how familial conditions alter the relationship between overparenting and adolescent development. As related studies using adolescent samples are sparse, this study is pioneering in examining the impacts of overparenting on adolescents.

scholarly journals Moral Competence as a Positive Youth Development Construct: A Conceptual Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hing Keung Ma
Keyword(s):  
Moral Development ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Stage Theory ◽  
Moral Competence ◽  
Moral Issues ◽  
School Based ◽  
Whole Person ◽  
The Relationship

Moral competence refers to the affective orientation to perform altruistic behaviors and the ability to judge moral issues logically. A five-stage theory of moral development is proposed. Both western and Chinese perspectives are incorporated in the elaboration of the characteristics of each stage. A brief review of the antecedents of moral competence is presented. The relationship between moral competence and adolescent developmental outcomes is also discussed. Some practical ways to promote moral competence are suggested. School-based programs may be effective in the promotion of moral competence provided it is based on all-round or whole-person development and the length of the program should be sufficiently long.

scholarly journals Positive Youth Development Theory in Practice: An Update on the 4-H Thriving Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Mary Elizabeth Arnold ◽  
Ryan J. Gagnon
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Organizational Alignment ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Program Leaders ◽  
Development Professionals ◽  
Youth Development Professionals

The 4-H Thriving Model predicts that participation in high-quality 4-H programs helps youth thrive and that thriving youth achieve key developmental outcomes, thus illuminating the process of positive youth development in 4-H. This paper provides an update on the 4-H Thriving Model, with particular attention to model modifications based on additional research. The paper then describes the formation of the Advancing the 4-H Model Task Force, a 3-year project chartered by the national 4-H Program Leaders Working Group (PLWG). The paper describes how the work of the task force will support efforts related to the professional development of 4-H youth development professionals and volunteers, replication of and further research on the 4-H Thriving model, and organizational alignment across the national 4-H system.

scholarly journals Family and Personal Adjustment of Economically Disadvantaged Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Pik Fong Tsui
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Family Interaction ◽  
Economic Disadvantage ◽  
School Students ◽  
Positive Identity ◽  
The Relationship

This study attempted to examine the relationship between poverty and adolescent developmental outcomes in the family and personal domains in 3,328 Chinese secondary school students in Hong Kong. Developmental outcomes included positive youth development constructs, problem behaviors, perceived family interaction, and parental parenting. Results showed that adolescents experiencing poverty did not differ from nonpoor adolescents in terms of risk behavior and in most indicators of positive youth development. On the other hand, adolescents with economic disadvantage displayed lower levels of positive identity, family interaction, and perceived paternal parenting than did those without economic disadvantage.

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