A New Measure for Assessing Youth Program Participation

Tiffany, Jennifer; Exner‐Cortens, Deinera; Eckenrode, John

doi:10.1002/jcop.20508

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“…Quantitative data suggested nuanced relations among dimensions of engagement and character attributes. These results also aligned with prior research linking dimensions of youth engagement and involvement in programs to indicators of positive development (Ramey et al, 2015;Tiffany et al, 2012).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

Towards the Promotion of Positive Development among Boys in Challenging Contexts: A Mixed-Methods Study of Engagement in the Scoutreach Initiative

Champine

2017

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Engagement in youth development programs reflects the quality of young people's program-related experiences. However, more research is needed that explores cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of engagement in programs that serve underrepresented youth of color. The present crosssectional and mixed-methods study assessed potential relations among dimensions of engagement in the Boston-area Scoutreach initiative, character attributes, self-perceived school competence, and intentional self-regulation. We analyzed data from 32 Scouts (M age = 9.97 years, SD = 2.46, Range = 6 to 14), 32 parents/guardians, and five Scoutreach leaders. Scouts demonstrated that they were cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally engaged in Scoutreach, and these dimensions were related differentially to indicators of healthy development. Qualitative data elucidated key aspects of Scoutreach (e.g., camping, peer relationships) that were linked to youth engagement. We discuss limitations of the present study and implications for future research and practice.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

Towards the Promotion of Positive Development among Boys in Challenging Contexts: A Mixed-Methods Study of Engagement in the Scoutreach Initiative

Champine

2017

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“…Other efforts have been to build instruments to measure adult attitudes toward young people [31] and youth participation in programs and interventions at the community level [32]. Tiffany et al assessed six dimensions that contribute to meaningful youth participation: quality of program participation (measured by the TEPPS), intensity of the participation, duration of the intervention, breadth, family connectedness, and demographics.…”

Section: Youth-led and Youth-focused Sexual And Reproductive Health Amentioning

confidence: 99%

Ensuring Youth's Right to Participation and Promotion of Youth Leadership in the Development of Sexual and Reproductive Health Policies and Programs

Villa-Torres¹,

Svanemyr

2015

Journal of Adolescent Health

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The purpose of this article was to reflect on the concepts of adolescence and youth, summarize models and frameworks developed to conceptualize youth participation, and assess research that has attempted to evaluate the implementation and impact of youth participation in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). We searched and critically reviewed relevant published reports and "gray literature" from the period 2000-2013. "Young people" are commonly defined as those between the ages of 10 and 24 years, but what it means to be a young person varies largely across cultures and depends on a range of socioeconomic factors. Several conceptual frameworks have been developed to better understand youth participation, and some frameworks are designed to monitor youth development programs that have youth participation as a key component. Although none of them are SRHR specific, they have the potential to be adapted and applied also for adolescents' SRHR programs. The most monitored and evaluated intervention type is peer education programs, but the effectiveness of the approach is questioned. There are few attempts to systematically evaluate youth participation, and clear indicators and better methodologies still need to be developed. More research and documentation as well as the adoption of innovative practices for involving youth in sexual and reproductive health programs are needed. Participation is a right and should not only be evaluated in terms of effectiveness and impact. Youth participation in program and policy development should still be a priority.

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“…6 Longitudinal data from 329 13–17 year old participants in 19 OST programs offered by 8 community-based agencies were collected in 3 waves beginning in early 2008, with follow-up 6- and 12-months after baseline. Retention was 91% across the 3 waves.…”

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“…6 Responses were measured on a 5-point Likert-type scale and summed; higher scores indicate more highly engaged program participation (range, 40–99; α, baseline=0.87). Family (8 items) and school (6 items) connectedness were measured using scales developed for this study.…”

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Longitudinal Associations Between HIV Risk Reduction and Out-of-School Time Program Participation

Tiffany

Exner‐Cortens

Eckenrode

2013

Journal of Adolescent Health

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Purpose The study aimed to determine the longitudinal associations between several variables assessing positive youth development and HIV risk reduction practices. Methods Participants were 329 youth enrolled in out-of-school time programs in New York City. Longitudinal data were collected in 3 waves during 2008 (baseline, 6 month follow-up and 12 month follow-up). Due to the nested nature of the data, multivariate analyses were performed using multilevel models. Results At baseline, HIV risk reduction was associated with female gender, greater individual-level program participation, and greater school connectedness. Over time, HIV risk reduction was associated with program-level participation: Individuals in groups with program-level participation scores 1 SD below the average showed significant declines in risk reduction practices over the 1-year study period compared to individuals in more participatory programs. Conclusions This study provides support for the out-of-school environment as an important context for sustaining HIV risk reduction and positive health promotion practices.

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A New Measure for Assessing Youth Program Participation

Cited by 20 publications

References 35 publications

Towards the Promotion of Positive Development among Boys in Challenging Contexts: A Mixed-Methods Study of Engagement in the Scoutreach Initiative

Towards the Promotion of Positive Development among Boys in Challenging Contexts: A Mixed-Methods Study of Engagement in the Scoutreach Initiative

Ensuring Youth's Right to Participation and Promotion of Youth Leadership in the Development of Sexual and Reproductive Health Policies and Programs

Longitudinal Associations Between HIV Risk Reduction and Out-of-School Time Program Participation

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