Commentary on Cross‐Cultural Perspectives on Positive Youth Development With Implications for Intervention Research

Koller, Sílvia Helena; Verma, Suman

doi:10.1111/cdev.12873

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“…Moreover, our conclusions cannot be generalized to the population of Spanish youth since a convenience sample was assessed. Moreover, a cross-cultural study may be recommended for future research because gender differences are influenced by social and cultural differences, in line with the commentary of Koller and Verma (2017). Finally, self-reports only provide individual subjective information, so the assessment of important others, such as partners, friends, or parents, could provide complementary data to further clarify youth lives, in line with the conclusions of Dirks, Treat and Weersing (2007).…”

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Positive youth development, thriving and social engagement: An analysis of gender differences in Spanish youth

Gómez-Baya

Reis

Matos

2019

Scandinavian J Psychology

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The framework of Positive Youth Development (PYD) arose from a strength‐based conception of the transition to adulthood. Although previous literature has provided evidence for some PYD correlates, little is known about gender differences in PYD and its outcomes in thriving and social engagement, which could improve interventions” effectiveness. Thus, this study aimed to examine gender differences in PYD dimensions (i.e., competence, confidence, connection, caring, and character), individual thriving (i.e., psychological adjustment, academic adjustment, and healthy lifestyles) and social engagement, and to examine the associations between them. Data from the ‘PYD in a Cross‐National Perspective Project” in Spain were collected by administering a paper‐based self‐report to students from high school and university. Results showed greater scores in connection, caring, and character in women, as well as greater social engagement and academic adjustment. Men presented higher competence and confidence, more frequent physical activity and better psychological adjustment. In addition, more PYD was related to greater social engagement, better psychological and academic adjustment, and healthier lifestyles. Some practical implications for program design may be derived, which underscore the need to promote the five PYD dimensions equally in female and male youths in order to improve their individual thriving and social engagement.

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Positive youth development, thriving and social engagement: An analysis of gender differences in Spanish youth

Gómez-Baya

Reis

Matos

2019

Scandinavian J Psychology

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“…School engagement has been found to have a significant impact on positive youth development among culturally diverse populations (Koller & Verma, 2017). In a report from the Ombudsman for Children in Sweden (2017), school nurses throughout Sweden have identified mental health as one of the most serious health problems exhibited by newly arrived refugee children and adolescents.…”

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School Nurses' Experiences Working With Unaccompanied Refugee Children and Adolescents: A Qualitative Study

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School nurses are one of the first health-care professionals to meet unaccompanied refugee children and adolescents and therefore have an important impact on health outcomes. The aim of this study was to describe school nurses' experiences working with unaccompanied refugee children and adolescents. Semistructured interviews were conducted with school nurses (n ¼ 14) who worked with unaccompanied refugee children and adolescents. The interviews were analyzed via qualitative content analysis. The results fell into three themes: (a) knowledge of trauma-informed care, (b) knowledge of intercultural nursing, and (c) importance of self-awareness. School nurses require the development of tailor-made skills that focus on crisis, trauma, and cultural awareness to meet the complex needs associated with working with unaccompanied refugee children and adolescents.

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“…For example, Kanacri, Eisenberg, Thartori, Pastorelli, Gerbino, and Caprara (2017) examine PYD and the importance of school climate in promoting prosocial behaviors and student positivity among a sample of Colombian preadolescents. Koller and Verma's () commentary highlights lessons to be learned and challenges in work conducted in different cultural contexts.…”

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Introduction to the Special Section of Child Development on Positive Youth Development in Diverse and Global Contexts

Leman

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Petersen

2017

Child Development

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Positive youth development (PYD) research seeks to understand and promote positive aspects of development in young people. In this the special section, focused upon youth from diverse racial-ethnic backgrounds around the globe, we describe the origins and development of the field, identify key and emerging themes, and present the challenges for work in the area in the years ahead. Central to these are elements that are inherent in many of the articles that constitute the section: These include a need to articulate more clearly the role of social and cultural context in positive development, a need to refine the measures and methods used for collecting data, the significance of social identities, and engagement with other fields of study and with policymakers.

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Commentary on Cross‐Cultural Perspectives on Positive Youth Development With Implications for Intervention Research

Cited by 31 publications

References 10 publications

Positive youth development, thriving and social engagement: An analysis of gender differences in Spanish youth

Positive youth development, thriving and social engagement: An analysis of gender differences in Spanish youth

School Nurses' Experiences Working With Unaccompanied Refugee Children and Adolescents: A Qualitative Study

Introduction to the Special Section of Child Development on Positive Youth Development in Diverse and Global Contexts

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