“The hook‐up”: How youth‐serving organizations facilitate network‐based social capital for urban youth of color

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (7) ◽  
pp. 1614-1628
Author(s):  
LeConté J. Dill ◽  
Emily J. Ozer
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Urban Youth ◽  
Youth Of Color

Anticipation of racism and sexism: Factors related to setting career goals for urban youth of color.

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 588-599
Author(s):  
Julia L. Conkel-Ziebell ◽  
George V. Gushue ◽  
Sherri L. Turner
Keyword(s):  
Urban Youth ◽  
Career Goals ◽  
Youth Of Color

scholarly journals Predictors of medical mistrust among urban youth of color during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia J Ash ◽  
Jannette Berkley-Patton ◽  
Kelsey Christensen ◽  
Regine Haardörfer ◽  
Melvin D Livingston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Youth ◽  
Kansas City ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Medical Mistrust ◽  
Youth Of Color ◽  
Systemic Racism ◽  
Communities Of Color ◽  
Systemic Factors

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted communities of color and highlighted longstanding racial health inequities. Communities of color also report higher rates of medical mistrust driven by histories of medical mistreatment and continued experiences of discrimination and systemic racism. Medical mistrust may exacerbate COVID-19 disparities. This study utilizes the Behavior Model for Vulnerable Populations to investigate predictors of medical mistrust during the COVID-19 pandemic among urban youth of color. Minority youth (N = 105) were recruited from community organizations in Kansas City, Missouri to complete an online survey between May and June 2020. Multiple linear regressions were performed to estimate the effect of personal characteristics, family and community resources, and COVID-19 need-based factors on medical mistrust. Results indicated that loneliness, financial insecurity (e.g., job loss, loss of income) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and eligibility for free or reduced lunch predicted medical mistrust. Insurance status, neighborhood median household income, social support, and perceived COVID-19 risk were not significantly associated with medical mistrust. Future research and policies are necessary to address systemic factors that perpetuate medical mistrust among youth of color.

scholarly journals Urban Youth Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of Outdoor Adventure Camp

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 122-143
Author(s):  
Edmond P. Bowers ◽  
Lincoln R. Larson ◽  
Alexandra M. Sandoval
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Urban Youth ◽  
Youth Of Color ◽  
Outdoor Adventure ◽  
Connection To Nature ◽  
Social Competencies ◽  
Growth Environment ◽  
Adventure Programming ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Method Approach

Consistent evidence indicates that urban youth, and particularly youth of color, report relatively low levels of participation in quality youth program experiences and spend less time outdoors as compared to non-urban and White youth. Outdoor adventure camps (OACs) provide an excellent opportunity for engaging these youth in experiences that can help promote positive youth development (PYD). In the present study, we examined the experiences and perceptions of 75 urban youth who participated in a 3-day high adventure camp experience. Through a mixed-method approach, results indicated that urban youth from all racial and ethnic backgrounds grew in several PYD outcomes including social competencies and self-improvement capacities. Many youth also reported growing in their connection to nature as a consequence of participating in the OAC. Youth thought camp was a positive and worthwhile experience, reflecting key attributes of a PYD setting. Overall, the OAC provided a challenging and engaging growth environment for youth. Findings highlight implications for socially just and culturally inclusive outdoor adventure programming aimed at diverse urban youth.

21st Century New Literacies and Digital Tools as Empowering Pedagogies for Urban Youth of Color

2014 ◽  
pp. 233-246
Author(s):  
Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz ◽  
Marcelle M. Haddix
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Urban Youth ◽  
New Literacies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Public High Schools ◽  
Youth Of Color ◽  
School Students ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Increasingly, more youth of color are gaining access to multiple forms of digital and popular media, yet 21st Century Literacies are virtually absent from the curriculum in most schools that serve them. By contrast, their increased knowledge of digital tools is usually met with restrictive access. For example, in many urban public high schools, cell phones are seen as contraband and students are required to “check” them at the door. Additionally, access to the Internet and social media platforms are blocked on most computers to which students have access while in school. More research is needed on how race, gender, ethnicity, and language intersect with access to digital tools in schools. This chapter presents a dialogue about the positive impact of using 21st Century New Literacies and digital tools with Black male middle and high school students. The authors highlight ways that teachers can effectively use digital tools in their classrooms.

89. An Innovative Approach to Screening Urban Youth of Color for Sexually Transmitted Infections

2011 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. S63-S64
Author(s):  
S. Heffernan Vacca ◽  
R. Cohall ◽  
Andrea Nye ◽  
K. Tang ◽  
V. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Urban Youth ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Youth Of Color ◽  
Sexually Transmitted
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