Youth Inclusion and Cultural Diversity

2020 ◽  
pp. 217-232
Author(s):  
Jordi Pàmies ◽  
Alessio D’Angelo
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young People ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
European Level ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Policy Frameworks ◽  
Selection Of

This chapter discusses a range of theoretical and practical issues concerning processes of inclusion of young people from “culturally diverse” backgrounds. It first presents some of the main available indicators of young people’s exclusion and reviews policy frameworks and interventions at the European level. Next, it problematizes the current conceptualization of youth inclusion, highlighting the importance of adopting an intersectional perspective and arguing that any meaningful approach to inclusion must be accompanied by the promotion of social cohesion and anti-discrimination. On this basis, the chapter discusses how social pedagogy can be used to celebrate cultural diversity, enhancing the opportunities of those otherwise at risk of marginalization, promoting their empowerment, and combating deficit models. Finally, the chapter presents an overall framework to identify good practices of inclusion, which informed the selection of a range of experiences and practices on the ground throughout Europe.

The Social Pedagogy of Youth Policies in Latin America

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-95
Author(s):  
José Antonio Pérez Islas ◽  
Luis Antonio Mata Zúñiga
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Young People ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
The Social

This chapter reviews the institutional actions and discourses linked with public policies affecting young people in Latin America, highlighting three large institutions that have impacted this sector in the region: the army, the justice system, and schools, which view young people as a group at risk who must be helped. Next, the chapter discusses youth within the framework of their interactions and well-being, as part of one of the distinctive aspects of social pedagogy—placing it at the center of public policy. Finally, the chapter discusses the relevance of a dialogue between adults and young people that channels the demands, conflicts, and concerns of both in order to produce new youth policies, starting from the recognition of young people through a generational perspective that must be present in all government actions.

scholarly journals Prevención de ciberacoso en adolescentes de educación secundaria: una propuesta psicoeducativa

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-62
Author(s):  
César Octavio Acosta ◽  
◽  
Nancy Alejandra Amador
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young People ◽  
Experimental Methodology ◽  
School Level ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Suicidal Risk ◽  
Emotional Competencies ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Selection Of

The Internet has allowed face-to-face relationships to be replicated in a virtual way. However, some of these relationships are not always healthy and are even harmful. This is the case of cyberbullying, which has a high worldwide prevalence in young people, and it is these who suffer the most from its consequences. Cyberbullying victims often have difficulties at school level, feelings of loneliness, fear, anxiety, depression, and suicidal risk. The perpetrators have difficulties in relating, are rejected, are at risk of suffering from anxiety, depression, and suicidal risk, as well as difficulty managing their emotions, low tolerance for frustration, difficulties in resolving conflicts, high justification for violence and low empathy. Programs aimed at preventing cyberbullying tend to be aimed at promoting emotional competencies and have shown favorable results in reducing the justification for violence and participation in bullying and cyberbullying. The present intervention proposal aims to influence psychoeducation in socio-emotional competencies through recreational and artistic activities through a socio-affective perspective of implementation and qualitative pre-experimental methodology with descriptive scope and selection of participants through sampling of homogeneous cases.

Information-Seeking on the Internet

Crisis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinod Singaravelu ◽  
Anne Stewart ◽  
Joanna Adams ◽  
Sue Simkin ◽  
Keith Hawton
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young People ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Specific Advice ◽  
Restriction Sites ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Negative Tone

Abstract. Background: The Internet is used by young people at risk of self-harm to communicate, find information, and obtain support. Aims: We aimed to identify and analyze websites potentially accessed by these young people. Method: Six search terms, relating to self-harm/suicide and depression, were input into four search engines. Websites were analyzed for access, content/purpose, and tone. Results: In all, 314 websites were included in the analysis. Most could be accessed without restriction. Sites accessed by self-harm/suicide search terms were mostly positive or preventive in tone, whereas sites accessed by the term ways to kill yourself tended to have a negative tone. Information about self-harm methods was common with specific advice on how to self-harm in 15.8% of sites, encouragement of self-harm in 7.0%, and evocative images of self-harm/suicide in 20.7%. Advice on how to get help was given in 56.1% of sites. Conclusion: Websites relating to suicide or self-harm are easily accessed. Many sites are potentially helpful. However, a significant proportion of sites are potentially harmful through normalizing or encouraging self-harm. Enquiry regarding Internet use should be routinely included while assessing young people at risk.

YOUTH WELLBEING IN SOUTH AFRICA: WHAT DIMENSIONS SHOULD WE MEASURE?

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
South African ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Economic Relationships ◽  
African Cities ◽  
South African Cities ◽  
Selection Of

There is growing interest in the development of measures and indexes of youth wellbeing. However, there has been a limited discussion on indicators to measure and select them. This paper reports on the results of a qualitative study on the selection of indicators to measure the wellbeing of young people in South Africa, and reflects on the relevance of the content of their values in choosing indicators for measuring their wellbeing. The data used in this analysis is based on telephone (9) and email (6) interviews conducted with 15 young people (male=5, female=10) aged 22 to 32 from five South African cities during July 2010. In the interviews, participants were asked to identify five issues they considered important to their lives, after which they were asked to rank them in order of importance. The issues indicated by the participants are described and discussed in six dimensions: economic, relationships, spiritual and health, education, time use and material. The indicators developed from this study are discussed in terms of their relevance for use in a measure of youth wellbeing in South Africa.

IMAGERY AND EMOTIONS IN THE PIANO PIECE „THE SICK DOLL“ FROM CHILDREN’S ALBUM OF P . I TCHAIKOVSKY

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-113
Author(s):  
Smilena Smilkova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Short Story ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
Sound Image ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University ◽  
Art Pedagogy

The proposed material examines the creative task of students majoring in Social Pedagogy at the University „Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov“ in Burgas, and studying the discipline Art Pedagogy – Part 1 – Music. In the course of the lecture course students get acquainted with the elements of musical expression, as a means of figurative representations and impact of music, with different techniques concerning individual musical activities, with the endless and diverse opportunities that music provides in the use of art pedagogy for social work teachers.Verbal interpretation of music is a necessary component when working with children with special educational needs, at risk and in the norm. Looking at Tchaikovsky’s short and extremely figurative piano piece „The Sick Doll“ from his charming „Children’s Album“, in the form of a short story, tale or essay, students express their personal vision, feeling and transformation of the musical image. The aim of the task is to transcribe the sound image into a verbal one. This requires speed, flexibility and logic in thinking, through imagination and creativity in its manifestation. Children love to listen, especially when they are involved. In search of the right way to solve problems and situations, future social educators could successfully benefit from the conversion of sound into words, according to the needs and deficits of the individual or group.

YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (044-045) ◽  
pp. 12-12
Author(s):  
Ivan Yegorov
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young People

scholarly journals Medium-term health and social outcomes in adolescents following sexual assault: a prospective mixed-methods cohort study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venetia Clarke ◽  
Andrea Goddard ◽  
Kaye Wellings ◽  
Raeena Hirve ◽  
Marta Casanovas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Young People ◽  
Stress Disorders ◽  
Social Outcomes ◽  
Study Entry ◽  
Medium Term

Abstract Purpose To describe medium-term physical and mental health and social outcomes following adolescent sexual assault, and examine users’ perceived needs and experiences. Method Longitudinal, mixed methods cohort study of adolescents aged 13–17 years recruited within 6 weeks of sexual assault (study entry) and followed to study end, 13–15 months post-assault. Results 75/141 participants were followed to study end (53% retention; 71 females) and 19 completed an in-depth qualitative interview. Despite many participants accessing support services, 54%, 59% and 72% remained at risk for depressive, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders 13–15 months post-assault. Physical symptoms were reported more frequently. Persistent (> 30 days) absence from school doubled between study entry and end, from 22 to 47%. Enduring mental ill-health and disengagement from education/employment were associated with psychosocial risk factors rather than assault characteristics. Qualitative data suggested inter-relationships between mental ill-health, physical health problems and disengagement from school, and poor understanding from schools regarding how to support young people post-assault. Baseline levels of smoking, alcohol and ever drug use were high and increased during the study period (only significantly for alcohol use). Conclusion Adolescents presenting after sexual assault have high levels of vulnerability over a year post-assault. Many remain at risk for mental health disorders, highlighting the need for specialist intervention and ongoing support. A key concern for young people is disruption to their education. Multi-faceted support is needed to prevent social exclusion and further widening of health inequalities in this population, and to support young people in their immediate and long-term recovery.

Contextual Behavioral Approaches to Understanding Body Image Threats and Coping in Youth: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 074355842110078
Author(s):  
Anna L. Brichacek ◽  
Kristen Murray ◽  
James T. Neill ◽  
Elizabeth Rieger
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young People ◽  
Developmental Changes ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Life Domains ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
External Sources ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Selection Of

Adolescence involves significant developmental changes and challenges including heightened body image concerns. However, there is limited research on adaptive ways of responding to perceived threats to body image. This study uses body image flexibility, derived from contextual behavioral perspectives, and coping theories to explore young people’s responses to body image threats. High school and university students (12 male, 15 female) aged 12 to 24 years were recruited from educational institutions in a metropolitan area of Australia. Thematic analysis of semistructured interviews identified themes related to body image threats from internal and external sources. In response to these threats, young people reported coping by changing the content of, and how they related to, perceived threats, and seeking social support. In addition, young people viewed coping as a dynamic process that changed over time and across situations. Reported processes of attending to, and allowing, momentary negative experiences and connecting with other important life domains were consistent with body image flexibility. The coping context affected the selection of coping strategies, with body image flexibility facilitating more adaptive coping for some participants. Further investigation of contextual behavioral approaches, such as body image flexibility, could help to better understand and promote adaptive body image coping in youth.

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