scholarly journals Promoting academic achievement within a positive youth development framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne Beck ◽  
Nora Wiium
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Developmental Assets ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Study Results

School dropout has both individual and economic implications. Current statistics reveal higher dropout rates among boys. Schools have a unique position to address youth development. Research from the US on positive youth development shows positive relationships between developmental assets (e.g. support at school) and academic achievement. The present paper examined these relationships among 591 Norwegian high school students (55% girls), aged 15-19 (mean = 16.70) with data from a cross-sectional study. Results indicated that girls reported more assets than boys did. Furthermore, while positive correlations occurred among assets and academic achievement, some assets (i.e. commitment to learning, support and positive identity) were better predictors of academic achievement in regression analysis. Schools can play a significant role in nurturing developmental assets that will promote academic achievement in both genders, as well as have implications for youth and consequently economic development.

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Suicide Ideation in Colombian Caribbean Adolescent Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 003022282095992
Author(s):  
Carmen Cecilia Caballero-Domínguez ◽  
Adalberto Campo-Arias
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Family Dysfunction ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Depression Risk

The study aimed to know the prevalence of and some factors associated with suicide ideation in high school adolescents from a Colombian Caribbean city. A cross-sectional analytical study was designed with probability sampling. An expected prevalence of 50% and an alpha error of 5% were estimated. High-school students from public and private institutions were invited to participate. One thousand four hundred sixty-two adolescents participated in, they were aged between 13 and 17 years, and 33.6% of students reported suicide ideation. Suicide ideation was associated with depression risk (OR = 4.54, 95% CI 2.35–8.77), family dysfunction (OR = 4.54, 95% CI 2.35–8.77), sexual violence (OR = 1.92 CI95% 1.33–2.76) and low academic achievement (OR = 1.97, 95% CI 1.42–2.73). It is concluded that 33.6% of adolescents enrolled in secondary education reported suicide ideation and was associated with depression risk, family dysfunction, sexual abuse, and poor academic achievement.

scholarly journals PRACTICE OF SMOKING

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (05) ◽  
pp. 1039-1042
Author(s):  
Ijaz Ahmed Shah ◽  
Khalil Ahmed Shahid ◽  
Saleem Adil
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Second Hand Smoke ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Masses

Introduction: Tobacco kills nearly 6 million people each year. More than fivemillion of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while more than 600 000 are theresult of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Unless urgent action is taken, theannual death toll could rise to more than eight million by 20301. To reduce this heavy morbidityand mortality due to tobacco use, can only be reduced by educating the masses regardingharmful effects of tobacco use. This cross sectional study was conducted with the objective,to assess the awareness and factors responsible for smoking among adolescents in AbbasiaHigher secondary school and Umm ul Qura High School, Bahawalpur. Settings: The studywas carried out in Abbasia Higher secondary school and Umm ul Qura High School. Duration:From 1 May 2011 to 15 June 2011. Subject/Methods: A preformed questionnaire was usedto collect data from 150 subjects included in this study. Results: Of all the subjects, 74%were aware of smoking, 22.67% were smokers. According to this study, 76.47% of smokerssaid that they smoked to enjoy some occasion, 17.65% smoked due to stress and 5% forexam preparation. Conclusions: Students were well aware of smoking hazards; prevalence ofsmoking was higher in Umm ul Qura High School students.

scholarly journals Persistence and Remission of Depressive Symptoms and Psycho-Social Correlates in Chinese Early Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinli Chi ◽  
Benjamin Becker ◽  
Qian Yu ◽  
M Mahhub Hossain ◽  
Jingyaun Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Family Status ◽  
School Students ◽  
Intact Family ◽  
One Year

Abstract Background: This study aimed to investigate a one-year course of persistent/remitted depressive symptoms and associated demographic and psychosocial factors that predict persistent/remitted depressive symptoms in Chinese high school students.Methods: 1,544 Grade 7 students provided data for the first wave. Of the initially recruited students, 483 who were classified as depressed (CESD score ≥ 16) at baseline were then tracked and invited to fill in the questionnaire for a second time (Grade 8) after one year. Finally, 435 of them were successfully matched.Results: 202 (46.4%) of the subset categorized as depressed in the first survey (N=435) remained with depressive symptoms, while 233 (53.6%) recovered from depression one year later. Having siblings, a lower level of positive youth development, non-intact family status, and poor family functioning at baseline significantly predicted a higher likelihood of persistent depression, while those with fathers having higher educational qualifications (bachelor’s degree or higher) at baseline showed a significantly higher probability of remitting from depression.Limitations: This study used the self-reporting approach without tracking the long-term developmental trajectories of adolescent depressive symptoms. Conclusion: The findings indicated that the prevalence of persistent depressive symptoms was generally high, and promoting aspects of positive youth development and family functioning for adolescents could be promising in preventing or reducing these symptoms.

scholarly journals Adolescents Antisocial Behavior and Their Academic Performance: The Case of High Schools in Jimma Town

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Henok Girma ◽  
Aregash Hassen ◽  
Desalegn Garuma
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Problem ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Jimma Town

The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between antisocial behavior and academic achievement of high school students in Jimma town. Participants were 524 students 14-19 years old from government and private secondary schools. Cross sectional research designed was employed. Primary and secondary data were sources of this study. Results indicate that academic achievement was negatively associated with antisocial behavior. The result also shows that there is no significant difference between government and private schools in correlation of academic performance and antisocial behavior.The result also showed that there is a significant difference between male and female students’ academic achievement and antisocial behavior engagement, which is strong in male participants than female participants. To conclude the result showed there is a significant negative correlation between academic achievement and antisocial behavior. Therefore, the researchers recommends further studies to be conducted in the area, teachers also have to implement behavioral monitoring and modification strategies in secondary schools to minimize behavioral problem among students. Teachers, parents and other parties work together for better improvement of students’ academic and behavioral improvement.

scholarly journals Concurrent and Longitudinal Relationships between Positive Youth Development Attributes and Adolescent Internet Addiction Symptoms in Chinese Mainland High School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1937
Author(s):  
Diya Dou ◽  
Daniel T. L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
School Students

In view of growing adolescent Internet addiction (IA) in the global context, there is a great need to understand the predictors of IA and design related evidence-based intervention and prevention programs. This longitudinal study investigated the relationships between Positive Youth Development (PYD) attributes and IA problems and the mediating role of life satisfaction using a large sample of Chinese high school students (N = 2648). Separated by one academic year, students completed a questionnaire evaluating their adolescent psychosocial adjustment, including validated PYD and IA measures. Multiple regression and structural equation modeling analyses were used. Consistent with the theoretical predictions of PYD models, results revealed a significant negative influence of PYD attributes on IA symptoms concurrently and longitudinally. In particular, general PYD attributes, such as emotional competence, spirituality, and resilience, showed strong and stable protective effects against IA. Life satisfaction also served as a mediator of the influence of all measures of PYD attributes on IA symptoms. The study underlines the importance of PYD attributes in promoting adolescents’ life satisfaction and preventing IA, and thus contributes to the design and implementation of evidence-based intervention and prevention programs.

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.

scholarly journals Character Development Pilot Evaluation of Two Programs for Youth with Chronic Illness

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Maslow ◽  
Sherika Hill ◽  
Amanda Rozycki ◽  
Rebecca Sadun ◽  
Mya Sendowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Character Development ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Future Orientation ◽  
Chronically Ill ◽  
School Students ◽  
Personal Standards

This article describes the pilot evaluation of two Positive Youth Development (PYD) programs for youth with child onset chronic illness (COCI), reporting how the programs influenced participants’ character development. College students with COCI led high school students with COCI through activities pertaining to different aspects of growing up with a chronic illness. Participants completed the Positive Youth Development Inventory-Short Form (PYDI-S), which measures seven domains of youth perceptions of the contribution to their development from the program. Participants reported that both programs helped them the most with personal standards, which corresponds well to character development on the full version of the Positive Youth Development Inventory (PYDI). They also had high scores on prosocial behavior and future orientation, both important domains for character development. We discuss the idea that interventions promoting character development for youth with COCI are critical for promoting a positive narrative for chronically-ill youth, their parents, and society.

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