Civic Engagement to Empower Young People to Impact Health and Well-Being

Korich, Faye; Fields, Errol L.

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“…Reform of vo ng systems which o en exclude young people is one way in which young people could feel more empowered. Teachers, health professionals and parents/carers, amongst others, could also more ac vely encourage civic engagement among young people [33].…”

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Eco-anxiety among Children and Young People: Systematic Review of Social, Political, and Geographical determinants

Kankawale,

Niedzwiedz

2023

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BackgroundEco-anxiety, the experience of challenging emotions relating to environmental issues, such as climate change, and the threats they present, is of increasing global public health concern. Although responses to eco-anxiety can be positive and motivational, experienced to a severe extent, they may contribute to depressive and anxiety disorders, exacerbate existing mental health conditions and negatively impact general wellbeing. Children and young people may be more susceptible to higher levels eco-anxiety, but the factors which contribute to eco-anxiety are not well-understood. This systematic review explored the social, political and geographical factors influencing eco-anxiety among children and young people.MethodsA comprehensive search of articles published between 2017-2023 was conducted on using EBSCOhost for APA PsycArticles, APA PsycInfo, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, EconLit, GreenFILE, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, MEDLINE, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and SocINDEX, with additional individual searches conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, MedRxiv and PsyArxiv. The quality of included articles was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Checklist. The findings were summarised using a narrative synthesis approach.ResultsEighteen studies were included in the synthesis after screening 2,588 articles. Determinants in three major categories were identified: social (including age, gender, socioeconomic position, education, news and social media), political (climate activism, government inaction and sense of betrayal), and geographical factors (direct exposure to climate change-related events and country/region). Nine studies were cross-sectional, five were qualitative, three were mixed methods and one was longitudinal. Most studies were from high-income countries, particularly Australia, New Zealand and Norway. Studies were of variable methodological quality, using different measurement approaches to eco-anxiety and most surveys were conducted online using non-representative samples.ConclusionEco-anxiety is influenced by a range of social, political, and geographical factors. Governments and the mass media could play an important role in preventing eco-anxiety becoming of clinical concern. Given the lack of high-quality studies in this area, further research is essential to better understand the determinants of eco-anxiety across cultures to help minimize its impact on mental health and wellbeing and ensure it is channeled positively.

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Eco-anxiety among Children and Young People: Systematic Review of Social, Political, and Geographical determinants

Kankawale,

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2023

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“…With the increase in hate crimes against this population, there is an urgency to understand the SPD of Asian immigrant-origin adolescents as they grow up with unique experiences and begin to make meaning of their social positioning within American society. As such, the present study examined correlates of critical motivation which may be an important factor for civic engagement (Korich, F., & Fields, E. L., 2023).…”

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Exploring Correlates Of Critical Motivation Among Asian Immigrant-origin Adolescents In The U.S.: Incorporating A Sociopolitical Development Framework

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Sociopolitical development (SPD) theory is a conceptual model that depicts how individuals, especially those who are oppressed, perceive and critically analyze their social environment including social injustices. Yet, there are few studies examining sociopolitical development among Asian immigrant-origin adolescents.The present study focused on factors associated with Asian immigrant-origin adolescents' critical motivation as it serves as an important precursor for critical action and change in a sociopolitical context. Employing a hierarchical linear regression, this cross-sectional study explored associations between possible correlates of critical motivation in a sample of 302 Asian and Asian-American immigrant adolescents. Findings indicated that anger about social injustice and critical reflection was positively associated with critical motivation. A significant interaction term was also found where youth who knew an undocumented immigrant and also resided in a state with policies granting undocumented immigrants access to one or two services (services necessary for youth)c had greater critical motivation.The results of this study inform the literature about the SPD of Asian immigrantorigin youth and suggest the importance of attending to the role of state-level immigration policies in SPD.

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The National Roles for Youth in Public Safety

Greenberg

2024

Youth Involvement in Public Safety in the United States

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Civic Engagement to Empower Young People to Impact Health and Well-Being

Cited by 6 publications

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Eco-anxiety among Children and Young People: Systematic Review of Social, Political, and Geographical determinants

Eco-anxiety among Children and Young People: Systematic Review of Social, Political, and Geographical determinants

Exploring Correlates Of Critical Motivation Among Asian Immigrant-origin Adolescents In The U.S.: Incorporating A Sociopolitical Development Framework

The National Roles for Youth in Public Safety

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