Adolescent Development through Leisure: A Global Perspective

Fortifying Leisure

“…Youth participation in leisure is commonly correlated with positive developmental experiences, such as the development of autonomy and motivation, identity development, skill development and competence, positive physical and emotional experiences, and preparation for adulthood (Caldwell, 2008). Youth participation in leisure is commonly correlated with positive developmental experiences, such as the development of autonomy and motivation, identity development, skill development and competence, positive physical and emotional experiences, and preparation for adulthood (Caldwell, 2008).…”

“…Piggott (2010) recognizes the growing importance of including youth perspectives in leisure research, and Freysinger (1997) claims the voices of our youth need to be heard, especially as they relate to understanding leisure interaction between parent and child. Caldwell (2008) recommends further global research is needed to understand adolescent development within the leisure context, explaining "all youth globally have hours in the day that can be considered discretionary or free, and how the world's youth spend that time has a major impact on their development, identity, socialization, and future life" (p. 4). Little is known, however, about the role of family leisure for youth in developing countries.…”

Youth Violence: Sources and Solutions in South Africa

“…The concept of risk prevention and harm reduction has emerged in Western cultures over the past two decades as the preferred perspective for dealing with problem behaviours (Caldwell, 2008a). The thought is that preventing something from occurring is preferable to fixing it after it happens (for example, addictions and suicide attempts).…”

“…(Although this literature is primarily Western in orientation, it is global in scope. See Caldwell (2008a) for a more thorough review of this topic.) Recently, an exciting line of research has emerged that poses some interesting research questions from a transdisciplinary perspective.…”

Social Environmental Support Towards Leisure Time Activities Among Multi-Ethnic Youth in Malaysia

“…Researchers has indicated that leisure activities have been associated with various benefits including better social relationships, health, enhances knowledge, skills and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities, and societies (Aman, 2005; Brajša-Žganec, 2011; Trenberth, 2005)(Brajša-Žganec et al 2011). Leisure is a powerful context and becomes important to youth in which development may happen during their leisure activities (Caldwell, 2008). For this reason, social environmental support from family, peers and the local community should be conducted in order to increase their participation in leisure activities.…”