scholarly journals ARE THE 5CS OF POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO RISKY BEHAVIOURS: ANALYSIS ACROSS COUNTRIES

2020 ◽  
pp. 194-203
Author(s):  
Tina Pivec ◽  
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Ana Kozina ◽  
Nora Wiium ◽  
Fitim Uka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Risky Behaviours ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
The Relationship

The Positive Youth Development approach views youth development from a broader perspective by emphasizing strengths rather than deficits. If youthstrengths are aligned with the resources in their environment, positive youth development outcomes (5Cs: Competence, Confidence, Character, Connection, and Caring) will be more probable,and risky behavioursless frequent. Itis crucial to understand the relationship between possible protective factors (e.g., 5Cs) and risky behaviours to provide support for at-risk youth. An emphasis was put on the national contexts of Kosovo, Norway, and Slovenia in investigating the research questions:1) Does the experience of 5Cs differ across countries? and 2) Does the relation between 5Cs and risky behaviours vary across countries? The sample included 916 participants from Kosovo (66.3% girls; Mage= 16.32), 220 participants from Norway (47.7% girls; Mage= 17.30) and 218 participants from Slovenia (70.6% girls; Mage= 17.18).Results show that the 5Cs differ across countries, revealing that participants from Slovenia reported the lowest scores of the 5Cs in comparison with participants from other countries. In addition, a series of Factorial ANCOVAs revealed that relation between alcohol use and 5Csvaries across countries for Competence, Confidence, and Connection. Guidelines for interventionsand future research arediscussed.

scholarly journals How the Rubik’s Cube Helps Explain the Evolving Approach to Effective Youth Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Michael McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Local System ◽  
Youth Engagement ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Youth Activities ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
The Impact

There is increased recognition that effective youth programming requires a Positive Youth Development approach that is multi-dimensional and intentional in terms of utilizing interventions that take into account age-appropriateness; socio-ecological considerations for youth, their families, and the local system; and that address the integrated needs of young people, rather than single-sector solutions. Addressing the complexity of this 3-dimensional integrated approach is key to putting into practice the findings of the Systematic Review of Positive Youth Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and helping develop thriving, resilient youth. The manuscript draws from recent USAID youth activities and research on the impact of youth engagement on development outcomes to provide a framework for new design considerations.

scholarly journals Indoor Competition Climbing as a Context for Positive Youth Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry A. Garst ◽  
Garrett A. Stone ◽  
Ryan J. Gagnon
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Supportive Relationships ◽  
Holistic Development ◽  
Development Experience ◽  
Developmental Experience ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
Qualitative Responses ◽  
Health Cognition

Climbing as a competitive youth sport is rapidly expanding in both participation and popularity as it has transitioned from an unorganized recreational activity to a formalized sport with a national governing body, organized competitions, formal coaching, and team structure. In spite of this growth, little to no research has been conducted regarding indoor competition climbing as a developmental experience for youth. This study examined the contributions of indoor competition climbing to youth development outcomes based on qualitative responses collected from 623 parents and climbers (youth and adults) in late Fall 2014. Themes were constructed related to climbing as a youth development experience, including: holistic development; supportive relationships; confidence and self-efficacy; and sportsmanship and character development. Holistic development, which included growth in the areas of strength and health, cognition and mental conditioning, and social skills, appears to be a hallmark of the sport of indoor competition climbing. The identified themes mapped well to the 5Cs model of positive youth development (PYD), providing evidence for the existence of the 5Cs among youth who play sports. In response to calls for intentionality in youth programming, future research examining underlying programming, coaching, and parenting mechanisms that contribute to PYD is recommended.

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

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching Man Lam
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Developmental Outcomes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Biological Traits ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Emotional Processes ◽  
Socialization Experience ◽  
The Relationship

This paper discusses the concept of prosocial involvement as a positive youth development construct. How prosocial involvement is defined and how the different theories conceptualize prosocial involvement are reviewed. Antecedents of prosocial involvement such as biological traits, personality, cognitive and emotional processes, socialization experience, culture, and their social context are examined. The relationship between prosocial involvement and adolescent developmental outcomes, together with strategies to promote prosocial involvement in adolescents, are discussed. Finally, directions for future research and practice are proposed.

scholarly journals Exploring the Psychosocial Antecedents of Sustainable Behaviors through the Lens of the Positive Youth Development Approach: A Pioneer Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12388
Author(s):  
Marco Giancola ◽  
Maria Chiara Pino ◽  
Simonetta D’Amico
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Psychosocial Skills ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Five Cs ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Age Range

The current study explored, in a sample of 219 young Italian adults (105 M; 114 F; mean age = 22.10 years; SD = 2.69; age range = 18–29), the contribution of the five psychosocial skills (Five Cs) identified by the Positive Youth Development approach (competence, confidence, character, connection, and caring) to sustainable behaviors, including pro-ecological, frugal, altruistic. and equitable actions. We performed four regression analyses, in which the Five Cs were the independent variables and pro-ecological, frugal, altruistic, and equitable behaviors were the dependent ones. Results reveal that character predicted pro-ecological and frugal behaviors, whereas competence was a significant antecedent of altruism. In addition, we found that caring predicted pro-ecological and altruistic actions while connection was a positive predictor of equity. These findings suggest that psychosocial resources could be crucial for sustainability, opening new possibilities for research and intervention in order to promote sustainable practices that could guarantee the well-being of the present and forthcoming generations. Limits and future research directions are also discussed.

scholarly journals Positive Youth Development Attributes and Parenting as Protective Factors Against Adolescent Social Networking Addiction in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Yu ◽  
Daniel Tan Lei Shek
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Parenting Behavior ◽  
Positive Identity ◽  
Hong Kong Adolescents ◽  
Hong Kong Students

This study examined the predictive effects of 15 positive youth development (PYD) attributes and parenting behavior on adolescent social networking addiction (SNA) in a representative sample of Hong Kong students. In total, 1,896 Hong Kong Secondary 1 students from 20 randomly selected schools (age = 13.19 ± 0.52 years) completed the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), the Chinese Positive Youth Development Scale, and the Chinese Parenting Behavior Scale. Of the participants, 11.4% could be classified as being addicted to Social Networking Sites (SNSs). Regression analyses showed that students' emotional competence (β = −0.09; p < 0.01), behavioral competence (β = −0.12; p < 0.001), beliefs in the future (β = −0.10; p < 0.01), and spirituality (β = −0.08; p < 0.01) were negatively associated with SNA, while social competence (β = 0.07; p < 0.05) and positive identity (β = 0.13; p < 0.001) were positively related to SNA. Paternal and maternal responsiveness showed indirect effects on students' SNA through the full mediation of PYD attributes. Specific PYD attributes and positive parenting behavior may serve as important protective factors against the development of SNA among Hong Kong adolescents.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Influence of Internal Marketing on Service Innovation

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Soheila Raeisi ◽  
Nur Suhaili Ramli ◽  
Meng Lingjie
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Service Innovation ◽  
Internal Marketing ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

This paper aims aimed to present the trends of the literature review in internal marketing and service innovation between 1990 and 2016. The significant reason to conduct this research is that significant variables of internal marketing to link with service innovation are not clearly defined. This research yielded 22 systematic reviews of articles in the Scopus library and adopted a thematic analysis to analyze the data collected. This study provides provided answers to research questions by elaborating on overall trends, objectives, theoretical framework, methodologies, and potential variables that strongly connect between internal marketing and service innovation. While sample sizes are limited to this paper, it suggests suggested fruitful recommendations for future research to overcome this limitation. This research has had two practical implications for managers to redefine their roles and the relationship between members of the organization and to help managers and the firms to consider internal marketing efforts towards motivation, organizational culture, and organizational learning.

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