scholarly journals “Why Do You Make Things?” Question Prompts as a Tool to Support Mindful Making in Library Maker Spaces for Teens

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Bowler
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Question Prompts

The paper investigates how question prompts might help young people think creatively, critically, metacognitively, and with a sense of social responsibility vis à vis their relationship with the technologies and media that they create in library maker spaces.

scholarly journals An experience of comprehensive training through soccer (Una experiencia de formación integral a través del fútbol

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 375-378
Author(s):  
David Almorza Gomar ◽  
Gonzalo Martín Pérez Arana ◽  
José Arturo Prada Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Academic Training ◽  
Fair Play ◽  
School Age ◽  
Nutrition Training ◽  
Soccer Teams ◽  
The City

Abstract. Soccer’s current social impact makes it a very powerful tool for the comprehensive training of those minors who come to practice it. It is especially valuable among young people of school age, who may otherwise lose motivation and begin to frequent places that lead them away from their studies. For young people with their dreams, soccer can focus their attention and contribute to their overall education. In this work, we present the results of a program carried out with three soccer teams in the city of Cádiz, Spain. For each team, we analyzed six aspects of interest from the comprehensive training program of the players: academic training; fair play; health, hygiene and nutrition; training for coaching staff; training for parents and social responsibility. The experience was relevant and positive for players, parents, and teams. The results were very encouraging. The interest on the part of the team officials, players, and parents was clear.Resumen. El impacto social que produce el fútbol constituye una herramienta muy potente para la formación integral de los menores que lo practican. Es especialmente valioso entre la juventud en edad escolar, que podrían de otra manera perder la motivación y comenzar a frecuentar lugares que les alejen de sus estudios. Para la juventud, con sus sueños, el futbol puede enfocar su atención y contribuir a su educación general. En este trabajo, presentamos los resultados de un programa llevado a cabo con tres equipos de fútbol en la ciudad de Cádiz, España. Para cada equipo, se han analizado seis aspectos de interés desde este programa de formación integral de los jugadores: formación académica; juego limpio; salud, higiene y nutrición; entrenamiento del cuerpo técnico; entrenamiento de los padres y madres y responsabilidad social. La experiencia fue relevante y positiva para jugadores, familiares y equipos. Los resultados fueron muy alentadores. El interés por parte de los equipos, jugadores, padres y madres fue claro.

scholarly journals Social values and civic behaviour among youth in Ireland: The influence of social contexts

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-64
Author(s):  
Charlotte Silke ◽  
Bernadine Brady ◽  
Pat Dolan ◽  
Ciara Boylan
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Western World ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Youth Civic Engagement ◽  
Civic Attitudes ◽  
Civic Values ◽  
The Social

As youth civic engagement is widely considered important for social cohesion and democracy, concerns have been expressed regarding a perceived decline in civic and political engagement among young people throughout the western world. While research has shown that the social environment is influential in terms of the development of civic values, knowledge and behaviours among youth, limited research has been conducted on these issues in an Irish context. Drawing on survey research conducted with 167 young people aged 12–15 years in Irish secondary schools, this paper examines young people's civic attitudes and behaviours and how they are linked to their social contexts. Findings indicate that youth report high levels of social responsibility values but low engagement in both online and offline civic engagement. Furthermore, while parent, peer, school and/or community contexts were found to have a significant influence on youths' social responsibility values and offline civic behaviours, youth's online civic behaviours were not connected to these social environments. This study provides insights into the socialisation of civic values and behaviours among young people in Ireland and highlights the importance of investigating the link between the social context and different forms of youth civic involvement.

scholarly journals Justice system and juvenile deviance after the Covid-19 pandemic. Educational paths between school promotion and re-education

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-287
Author(s):  
Emanuela Guarcello ◽  
Giulia Gozzelino
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Children's Rights ◽  
Children’S Rights ◽  
Penal System ◽  
Educational Paths

Starting from the concept of social justice and from universal children’s rights (UN, 1989), the contribution questions the role of education in enhancing the originality and uniqueness of each one and in restoring responsibility and dignity to fragile (Milani, 2019), difficult (Bertolini ,1993) and deviant (Vico, 1988) young people. In a complex contemporaneity, tested by pandemic’s sufferings and restrictions, the pedagogical look underlines the importance of reconstructing – starting from school – promotional, capacitating and justice-oriented paths. Deviant acts are read in the light of a broad social responsibility. We propose the empowerment of an educating community (Agazzi, 1968) aimed at participation, dialogue (Freire, 2002) and assumption of an active and inclusive citizenship. The juvenile penal system is collectively rethought, favouring diversion from prosecution, mediation, reparation and probation strategies.   Giustizia e devianza minorile dopo la pandemia Covid-19. Percorsi alternativi tra promozione scolastica e rieducazione.   Partendo dal concetto di giustizia sociale e dai diritti universali delle bambine, dei bambini e degli adolescenti (UN, 1989), il contributo si interroga sul ruolo dell’educazione nel valorizzare l’originalità e l’unicità di ciascuno e nel restituire responsabilità e dignità ai soggetti fragili (Milani, 2019), difficili (Bertolini, 1993) e devianti (Vico, 1988). In una contemporaneità complessa, provata dalla sofferenza e dalle restrizioni della pandemia, lo sguardo pedagogico sottolinea l’importanza di ricostruire, a partire dalla scuola, percorsi promozionali, capacitanti e orientati alla giustizia. Si rileggono gli atti devianti alla luce di un’ampia responsabilità sociale e si propone l’empowerment di una comunità educante (Agazzi, 1968) volta alla partecipazione, al dialogo (Freire, 2002) e all’assunzione di una cittadinanza attiva e inclusiva per ripensare collettivamente il sistema penale minorile privilegiando deviazioni dall’accusa, strategie di mediazione, di riparazione e di messa alla prova.

Monitoring and Management of Students’ Health, Lifestyle and Physical Activity

2021 ◽  
pp. 203-215
Author(s):  
Anna N. Zakharova ◽  
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Yulia A. Karvounis ◽  
Leonid V. Kapilevich ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Outdoor Recreation ◽  
Personal Responsibility ◽  
Health Lifestyle ◽  
Personal And Social Responsibility

The article presents a critical analysis and assessment of the current state of foreign experience in monitoring and management of health, lifestyle and physical activity of student youth. An important aspect of lifestyle monitoring is the assessment of physical activity. However, monitoring is not an end in itself; its results are used to develop approaches and methods of correction, and to manage the situation. The concept of health management is becoming more and more popular as a set of measures to preserve and restore the health of large social groups. One such methodological approach is Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR), a model that uses sports and physical activity to teach adolescents to become personally and socially responsible people. This model focuses on two sets of values: personal responsibility and social responsibility. Effort and self-reliance are goals of personal responsibility, while respecting and helping others is social responsibility. The model has been widely adopted as a program for at-risk youth. The Personal and Social Responsibility Questionnaire (PSRQ) was developed as an indicator for assessing young people’s perceptions of personal and social responsibility. Perceptions of personal and social responsibility are positively correlated with intrinsic motivation. Physical education programs based on health and lifestyle management principles can provide students with positive motivational and emotional experiences that will encourage them to continue participating in physical activity. Physical skills are trasferred into other areas of life activity (SBYD – Sports-Based Youth Development), it is claimed that sports can be used as a tool for psychological, emotional and/or academic development. The research has shown that many sports-based youth development programs contribute to the acquisition of life skills (e.g., leadership, self-control) with the ultimate goal of promoting positive social and academic outcomes for young participants. Researchers call this “life skills transfer” (i.e., the idea that the physical, behavioral and cognitive skills that young people acquire in sports can be used in non-athletic settings to promote healthy development). An important result of the development of the concept of monitoring and managing the health and lifestyle of young people is the formation of a consensus on this issue. According to this consensus, physical activity is seen as an all-encompassing term that consists of many structured and unstructured forms in and outside educational settings, including organized sports, physical education, outdoor recreation, motor programs, breaks, and active modes of transportation. such as cycling and walking.

scholarly journals La medición e identificación de valores: complementariedad entre los modelos de Schwartz y Hall-Tonna / The Measurement and Identification of Values: Complementarity between Schwartz and Hall-Tonna Model

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oihane Korres ◽  
Itziar Elexpuru Albizuri
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Human Values ◽  
Mixed Methodology ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Cultural Paradigm ◽  
The Social ◽  
Similarities And Differences

ABSTRACTThe new socioeconomic and cultural paradigm has brought a social discussion about the existence and transmission of human values. This concern has impacted on educational systems, where the social responsibility of education to encourage on young people values to promote a more just, equitable and tolerant world is highlighted. The aim of this paper is to analyze the possible complementarity between the models developed by Schwartz and Hall-Tonna for the measurement and the development of values. Both models provide a solid theoretical basis to work with values in education and, at the same time, there are empirical evidences that remark the contribution of these models in to the identification and development of values. Both models are described and instruments designed to identify values are analyzed comparing the similarities and differences between them to explore their interrelationship and practical application. The interaction between the two models could bring an approximation to the values from a mixed methodology (quantitative and qualitative), providing tools to recognize and work individual and group values in educational institutions.RESUMENEl nuevo paradigma socioeconómico y cultural ha traído consigo una discusión social entorno a la existencia y transmisión de valores. Esta preocupación ha repercutido en los sistemas educativos, donde se incide en la responsabilidad social de la educación para fomentar en los jóvenes valores que promuevan un mundo más justo, equitativo y tolerante. El objetivo de esta comunicación es analizar la posible complementariedad entre los modelos elaborados por Schwartz y Hall-Tonna para la medición y el desarrollo de valores. Ambos modelos ofrecen una base teórica sólida para trabajar los valores en el ámbito educativo y, a su vez, existen evidencias empíricas que subrayan la contribución de estos modelos a la identificación de valores para su desarrollo. Se describen ambos modelos y se analizan los instrumentos diseñados para la identificación de valores, realizando una comparación entre las semejanzas y las diferencias entre ellos, para profundizar en su interrelación y aplicación práctica. La interacción entre ambos modelos podría permitir una aproximación a los valores desde una metodología mixta (cuantitativo-cualitativa), proporcionando herramientas desde las que conocer y trabajar los valores, tanto individuales como grupales, en las instituciones educativas. Contacto principal: [email protected]

Empowerment of rural young people in informal farm entrepreneurship: the role of corporate social responsibility in Nigeria’s oil producing communities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Ikechukwu Uduji ◽  
Elda Nduka Okolo-Obasi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of multinational oil companies in Nigeria. Its main focus is to investigate the impact of the global memorandum of understanding (GMoU) on equipping rural young people with essential farming skills and knowledge for the adoption and application of modern agricultural inputs in the Niger Delta region. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a survey research technique, aimed at gathering information from a representative sample of the population, as it is essentially cross-sectional, describing and interpreting the current situation. A total of 800 rural young people were sampled across the oil producing region. Findings The results from the use of combined propensity score matching and logit model indicate that the GMoU model has a significant impact on the development of informal farm entrepreneurship generally, but somewhat undermined rural young people in the targeted agricultural clusters. Practical implications This suggests that youth-specific CSR farm projects can be effective in providing young people with the extra push needed to tackle the knowledge gap and poor agronomic that erect the below-per yield and lack of competitiveness of small-holder farmers in the region. Social implications It implies that a coherent and integrated CSR response from the business would be necessary to unlock investment opportunities on young people in farms for agricultural competitiveness and food security in Africa. Originality/value This study adds to the literature on informal farm entrepreneurship and rural communities’ debate in sub-Saharan Africa. It concludes that business has obligation to help in solving problems of youth unemployment in developing countries.

scholarly journals Does corporate social responsibility initiative restrain young people from irregular migration in sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence from Nigeria’s oil-producing communities

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Ikechukwu Uduji ◽  
Elda Nduka Okolo-Obasi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Irregular Migration ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the multinational oil companies’ (MOCs) corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Nigeria. Its special focus is to investigate the impact of the global memorandum of understanding (GMoU) on irregular migration urge of rural youths in the oil-producing communities. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a survey research technique, aimed at gathering information from a representative sample of the population, as it is essentially cross-sectional, describing and interpreting the current situation. A total of 2,100 households were sampled across the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Findings The results from the use of a combined propensity score matching and logit model indicate that GMoU model has made significant impact in dissuading young people from irregular migration drive. Practical implications This implies that if the MOCs increase the CSR intervention on young development initiatives that focus on creation of jobs and provision of financial and other resources that support local entrepreneurs, the push factors that compel youth irregular migration in sub-Saharan Africa would be deterred. Social implications The fight against irregular migration of African youths and subsequent demise by sea, deserts and along the Mediterranean route can only succeed if cluster development boards of GMoUs are able to draw on young people to participate fully in the CSR intervention plans and programmes. Originality/value This research adds to the literature on multinational enterprises’ CSR initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa and rationale for demands for social projects by host communities. It concludes that business has an obligation to help in solving problems of public concern.

scholarly journals Gaming for Introducing Social Challenges and Responsibility to Young People

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Perko ◽  
Zoraida Mendiwelso-Bendek
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Effective Feedback ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Gaming Environment ◽  
Tool Set ◽  
Games Development

AbstractGaming has the potential to support the development of young people’s capabilities in social responsibility (SR) and, at the same time, represents a threat of developing undesired behaviour patterns. Successful integration of gaming in the lives of young people requires a systemic approach, which, to the best of our knowledge, hasn’t been provided in the literature. We provide insight into this issue. In this paper, multiple methods are used. To elaborate the backgrounds on the gaming’s effects and social behaviour, the literature is analysed. To assess the state-of-the art of young people characteristics, their pressing social challenges and gaming evaluation reports are analysed. The synthesis is provided and placed in the context with social responsibility properties using system dynamics. Gaming concepts, appropriate for education for SR, and relationships between young people’s challenges and the players in the gaming environment in SR terms are proposed. Currently, the loop of games development is negatively propelled by the short-term games demand. We propose effective feedback loops, linking young people and their social environment, using a SR tool set to provide demands to the game providers. The experience will support the games developers to design socially constructive games, aiming to develop the desired skills and competencies in social transformation processes of young people toward SR. The proposed model provides merely an overview model, designed by the literature review and state-of-the-art analysis. To fully understand the games’ effects on young people, a more detailed analysis is required.

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