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Remaining Hopeful during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of NGOs in Filling the Social Support Gap for Vulnerable Children
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Lim, Sijeong; Moon, Chungshik; Kim, Youngwan – Youth & Society, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on children's mental health worldwide. Existing studies suggest that children with greater levels of hope are more likely to be resilient in the face of disaster. While social support at the family and community level is proposed as an important factor in sustaining and fostering hope, the children…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Nongovernmental Organizations, Mental Health
The 2 × 2 Model of Perfectionism and School--And Community-Based Sport Participation
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Mallinson, Sarah H.; Hill, Andrew P.; Hall, Howard K.; Gotwals, John K. – Psychology in the Schools, 2014
The authors adopted the 2 × 2 model of perfectionism to examine the unique and interactive effects of two dimensions of perfectionism (personal standards perfectionism [PSP] and evaluative concerns perfectionism [ECP]) on personal and interpersonal indicators of participant experience in youth sport (enjoyment, physical self-worth, and friendship…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Interaction, Self Concept, Athletics
American Indian/Alaska Native Adolescent Suicide: Risk Factors, Protective Factors, and Prevention Opportunities in Education Settings. An Annotated Bibliography
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Espel, Emma – West Comprehensive Center at WestEd, 2015
This document provides abstracts from a sample of studies that examine risk and/or protective factors or suicide prevention programs for American Indian/Alaska Native youth. Prior to the individual literature summaries, the document includes a section called "From the Literature: Overview of Risk and Protective Factors." The exhibits in…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Alaska Natives, Adolescents, Suicide
Juveniles in Adult Jails and Lockups: It's Your Move.
Illinois Univ., Champaign. Community Research Center. – 1985
Issues relevant to juveniles in adult jails are discussed in this guide which is designed to aid concerned citizens who want to promote public interest and support for the removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups. Statistics on the number of juveniles in adult jails, their ages, seriousness of offenses, and suicide rate are given. The…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Change Strategies, Citizen Participation, Community Programs
Sexual Violence and Youth in South Africa: The Need for Community-Based Prevention Interventions
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Petersen, Inge; Bhana, Arvin; McKay, Mary – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2005
Objectives: South Africa is reported to have one of the highest rates of sexual violence in the world, with adolescent girls between the ages of 12-17 being particularly at risk. Given that adolescence is considered a critical developmental period for establishing normative sexual behavior, this study explored multiple levels of risk influences…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Prevention, Females, Self Efficacy
Fostering Healthy Futures: An Innovative Preventive Intervention for Preadolescent Youth in Out-of-Home Care
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Taussig, Heather N.; Culhane, Sara E.; Hettleman, Daniel – Child Welfare, 2007
Fostering Healthy Futures (FHF) is a randomized, controlled trial of an innovative preventive intervention for preadolescent youth (ages 9-11) placed in out-of-home care. The program is designed to promote child well-being by identifying and addressing mental health issues, preventing adolescent risk behaviors, and promoting competence. This paper…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Intervention, Prevention, Child Welfare