scholarly journals Roma Minority Youth Across Cultural Contexts: Taking a Positive Approach to Research, Policy, and Practice.

E-psychologie ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 38-39
Author(s):  
Mária Bačíková ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Current Issue ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Specific Group ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Social And Cultural Factors

The publication presents the latest findings on the current issue of the theory of PYD (Positive Youth Development) in a specific group of Roma adolescents. The empirical investigation of the situation of Roma adolescents from different cultural and socio-economic contexts is a very important step in promoting their positive development. As the editors state, the book aims to help readers better understand the conditions that promote the optimal development of Roma adolescents, taking into account a variety of familial, community, social, and cultural factors.

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

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tak Yan Lee ◽  
Chau Kiu Cheung ◽  
Wai Man Kwong
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Definition Of

The concept of resilience is reviewed from a range of disciplinary perspectives in this paper. Both broad and narrow definitions of resilience are highlighted and a working definition of resilience is proposed to inform research, policy and practice. Different psychological, social and ecological protective factors, particularly competence, optimism, and bonding to family and cultural beliefs are highlighted. Theoretical relationships between resilience and positive youth development are examined with an attempt to erase misunderstandings. Finally, how schools can promote resilience among students is discussed.

scholarly journals Book Review: Handbook of Positive Youth Development: Advancing Research, Policy, and Practice in Global Contexts

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 202-206
Author(s):  
Barbara Thelamour
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Disciplinary Boundaries

The Handbook of Positive Youth Development: Advancing Research, Policy, and Practice in Global Contexts (2021) edited by Radosveta Dimitrova and Nora Wiium, provides an expansive addition to the literature on Positive Youth Development. It offers stakeholders across disciplinary boundaries cutting-edge frameworks and critical takeaways that will deeply inform research and practice efforts with adolescents. This review provides an overview of the major parts of the edited volume, highlighting specific key chapters and providing suggestions for future directions.

scholarly journals International Positive Youth Development: Challenges and Opportunities in Policy and Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Lauxman ◽  
Thomas Archibald ◽  
Elizabeth M. Dowling ◽  
Cassandra Jessee
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Organizational Contexts ◽  
Current State ◽  
Thought Leader ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
In The Beginning

This special issue of the Journal of Youth Development on international positive youth development brings together diverse perspectives of research, practice, and policy regarding the challenges and opportunities facing international efforts to promote the positive development of youth. To represent a plurality of perspectives on international PYD, the authors sought to represent a variety of continents, countries, genders, races, ethnicities, sectors, and levels of experience with publishing. There is also variety in the types of articles such as case studies, presentations of frameworks and curricula, letter-style commentary by youth, and cutting-edge research methodologies and studies. A few key themes frame the volume, including (a) diversity in definitions of youth and operationalizations of PYD; (b) the multifaceted and multidimensional ways in which PYD is integrated into different sectors, domains, and types of programmatic and organizational contexts; and (c) the importance of and need for an accessible evidence base of PYD informed by rigorous science. Thought leader commentaries are interspersed in the beginning, middle, and end of the issue. The articles represent the current state of the field of PYD internationally with an outlook toward the future and how the integration of PYD research and practice can enhance contributions of youth to equity, social justice, and democracy.

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