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What is Positive Youth Development?
The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 2004This article explores the recent approach to youth research and practice that has been called positive youth development. The author makes the case that the approach grew out of dissatisfaction with a predominant view that underestimated the true capacities of young people by focusing on their deficits rather than their developmental potentials.
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Media literacy and positive youth development
2011This chapter explores the links among media literacy (specifically news media literacy), civic engagement, and positive youth development (PYD). We begin by providing an overview of the literature on PYD and media literacy, and go on to discuss media literacy in the context of civic development.
Michelle J. Boyd, Julie Dobrow
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Youth–Adult Relationships and Positive Youth Development
2015Resources to promote positive development in young people have been identified in many contexts such as families, schools, neighborhoods, and out-of-school time programs. The most important resources within these contexts are the relationships that young people have with committed, caring adults.
Daniel J. A. Warren +4 more
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Flow, Leisure, and Positive Youth Development
2016Leisure has been associated with several developmental opportunities that foster adolescents’ optimal growth. Considering leisure as a context, activity or experience, researchers have focused on its role in the study of flow experience. Both leisure and flow experiences, and the way they interrelate, emerge as relevant to promoting positive youth ...
Freire, Teresa +3 more
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Journal of Health & Social Policy, 2002
The concept of positive youth development has been discussed and implemented for over ten years. The more recent emphasis on the connection between community and youth development is as important to the African American community in general as it is to African American youth. Opportunities to experience responsibility and involvement in their community,
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The concept of positive youth development has been discussed and implemented for over ten years. The more recent emphasis on the connection between community and youth development is as important to the African American community in general as it is to African American youth. Opportunities to experience responsibility and involvement in their community,
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Sport and positive youth development
2011Healthy development can be enhanced by involving youth in structured, organised activities during their leisure time. For example, a study conducted in the US showed that when youth watch television or hang out with friends, they report high intrinsic motivation but low levels of concentration and effort, whereas during structured, organised ...
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The voice of youth: atmosphere in positive youth development program
Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy, 2013Background: Positive youth development (PYD) programs adhere to the notion that all children have strengths and assets to be promoted and nurtured rather than deficits that require ‘fixing.’ The study of PYD programs indicates three aspects which set them apart from other programs for youth: activities, goals, and atmosphere.
Ward, P. Stefan, Parker, Melissa
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MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 2004
This article outlines several preventive health strategies for reducing the health risks of homeless youth related to emotional distress, alcohol and other drug use/abuse, risky sex, and victimization, all of which are well documented as major health risks for homeless youth living on the street.
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This article outlines several preventive health strategies for reducing the health risks of homeless youth related to emotional distress, alcohol and other drug use/abuse, risky sex, and victimization, all of which are well documented as major health risks for homeless youth living on the street.
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Juvenile Justice and Positive Youth Development
2001The American system of juvenile justice has existed for 100 years because of two beliefs that have remained relatively constant: (1) youth are not as culpable for their conduct as adults; and (2) youth are more capable of change and need room to grow (Zimring, 1998).
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Positive Youth Development and Talent Development
2016This chapter examines the similarities and differences between those models or frameworks arising from the talent development literature with those traditionally associated with Positive Youth Development (PYD). It discusses the importance and relevance of integrating PYD outcomes in the development of talented athletes in tandem with the external ...
Chris G. Harwood, Julie P. Johnston
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