scholarly journals Do Adolescent Developmental Issues Disappear Overnight? Reflections about Holistic Development in University Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 353-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Keri K. Wong
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
University Education ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
School Students ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
Youth Development Programs

Adolescent developmental issues, such as mental health problems, substance abuse, and egocentric behavior, of university students are examined. This conceptual review generally shows that although there are related issues among university students deserving greater attention, there is a general lack of systematic prevention or positive youth development programs adopting the principle of universal prevention. In contrast to the abundance of universal adolescent prevention and positive youth development programs specifically designed for high school students, similar programs are grossly lacking in the university educational context. This paper highlights the factors contributing to such negligence in university education and the possible strategies that can be adopted to help university students develop in a holistic manner.

A review of validated youth prevention and positive youth development programs in Asia

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Lu Yu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Experimental Designs ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
Youth Development Programs ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract In view of the intensification of adolescent developmental issues in different Asian contexts, there is an urgent need for developing prevention and positive youth development programs in different Asian communities. In this paper, adolescent prevention and positive youth development programs in Asia which have been evaluated by studies adopting true experimental or quasi-experimental designs are reviewed. Several observations are highlighted from this review. First, compared with Western societies, the number of validated programs in different Asian communities was extremely low. Second, there were comparatively more programs addressing substance abuse than other mental health problems. Third, compared with evaluated prevention programs, there were very few positive youth development programs. Finally, there were very few rigorously designed evaluative studies of prevention and positive youth development programs over a long period of time.

Developmental issues of university students in Hong Kong

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Boris P.M. Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
University Students ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Psychosocial Competencies

Abstract Four domains of developmental issues of university students in Hong Kong are examined in this paper. First, behavioral and lifestyle problems of university students are identified, including alcohol consumption, Internet addiction, cyber-pornography, irregular sleep patterns, and interpersonal violence. Second, the mental health problems of university students, including suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety problems, are outlined. Third, issues on self-determination (including establishment of personal goals), self-confidence, and materialism of the students are reviewed. Fourth, issues related to students’ connection to the society, including egocentrism and civic engagement, are discussed. The views of employers about university graduates in Hong Kong are also examined. With the emergence of developmental issues among Hong Kong university students, it is argued that promoting the psychosocial competencies of university students via positive youth development programs is an important strategy in addressing such issues.

Evaluation of a Positive Youth Development Program in Hong Kong: A Replication

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 808-819 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia M. S. Ma ◽  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Hildie Leung
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Youth Development Programs ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Tier 1

Objectives:In this study, we used the one-group pretest–posttest design to examine changes in students after joining a positive youth development program (Project PATHS) in Hong Kong, with 9,226 successfully matched junior high school students joining the Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 program(s).Method:Program participants completed the validated outcome measures on positive youth development, life satisfaction, and thriving before and after joining the program(s).Results:Students showed positive changes after joining the Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 program(s). The present findings replicated and converged with the findings of the previous two studies.Conclusion:The present study illustrates the role of positive youth development programs in promoting adolescent development and highlights the importance of replication in intervention research in positive youth development programs in youth services. The contributions and limitations of this series of studies are discussed.

scholarly journals Psychological Morbidity among University Students in Hong Kong (2014–2018): Psychometric Properties of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) and Related Correlates

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8305
Author(s):  
Xiang Li ◽  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Esther Y. W. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Morbidity

Although mental health problems among Hong Kong university students are serious, there is a lack of studies examining the psychometric properties of related assessment scales and correlates. This study attempted to validate the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) in Hong Kong university students and examine the demographic (gender), time (cohort), and well-being correlates (positive youth development attributes and life satisfaction) of psychological morbidity. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to examine the factor structure of the DASS (n = 6704). Gender and cohort invariance were further established using a multigroup CFA. The three-factor model of the DASS showed a superior fit and factorial invariance across gender and five different cohorts. Regarding gender and cohort correlates of psychological morbidity, males exhibited more depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms than their female counterparts. The intensity of psychological distress also escalated after the Umbrella Movement in 2014. Furthermore, well-being measures (positive youth development and life satisfaction) were negatively associated with depression, anxiety, and stress. In short, the Chinese DASS demonstrated good psychometric properties. This study also showed that gender, cohort (occurrence of political events), and well-being were associated with psychological morbidity indexed by the DASS measures.

A Review of Positive Youth Development Programs That Promote Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

2010 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. S75-S91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loretta E. Gavin ◽  
Richard F. Catalano ◽  
Corinne David-Ferdon ◽  
Kari M. Gloppen ◽  
Christine M. Markham
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Youth Development Programs
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