Theatre and Peer Education: An Innovative Approach to Health Promotion

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slavica Lasic ◽  
Leonie Kenny
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Young People ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Community Arts

This paper describes a health promotion project with young people from three secondary schools in the western metropolitan region of Melbourne. The project uses drama as a tool to promote social connectedness with family, peers, schools, and community. It draws on the results of an evaluation based on the production of "At All Costs". Drama facilitators from Footscray Community Arts Centre worked with students to workshop and develop issues and themes relevant to young people, Interviews, focus groups, and surveys were conducted to evaluate the benefits and impact of the project on the performers and audience of one of the secondary schools involved.

Digital Teens

2013 ◽  
pp. 129-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Maria Cavagnero ◽  
Maria Adelaide Gallina ◽  
Renato Grimaldi
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Related Services ◽  
The Web

The aim of the research is to understand how much the use of the Web and its related services affect the lives of young people, as well as to reflect on the existence, or not, of a gap between students of secondary schools of first and second level. The research was carried out using a “focus group,” and it involved a total of 105 students, divided into two groups, of first and second level at secondary school. Their age ranged between 11 and 19. Each student had also had to answer to a questionnaire. By conducting focus groups, the authors investigated how young people use of the Web and how the tools of interaction affect different aspects of their lives: school, leisure time, and family.

Health promotion and students’ well-being in secondary schools in Catalonia

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 583-593
Author(s):  
Pere Soler-Masó ◽  
Bernat-Carles Serdà ◽  
Anna Planas-Lladó
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Young People ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Community ◽  
Health Promotion In Schools ◽  
Holistic Curriculum ◽  
Perception Of Health ◽  
Health And Well Being

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse the views of different members of the school community regarding the health and well-being of young people and health promotion in schools. Design: Case study design was used, in which the Personal Wellbeing Index–School Children’s Questionnaire was administered to young people, and focus groups were held with other members of the school community (students, teachers, families, tutors and stakeholders). Setting: Five secondary schools in Catalonia (Spain). Method: Sequential triangulation between methods. Quantitative methods evaluated the students’ perception of health and well-being, while qualitative methods described school community perceptions of health promotion in school. Results: The results revealed a generally good perception of health among young people. Reported perceptions of health were lower among students in the later years of secondary education. Findings suggest that health promotion actions do not always translate into healthy behaviours among young people. Lack of resources and school overcrowding are key contextual factors influencing the promotion of health. Conclusion: Findings advance knowledge related to health education during the secondary years of schooling. In addition, they provide professionals with relevant data for developing and implementing health and well-being actions to include as part of a holistic curriculum.

scholarly journals Expert Opinions on Web-Based Peer Education Interventions for Youth Sexual Health Promotion: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Martin ◽  
Corinne Alberti ◽  
Serge Gottot ◽  
Aurelie Bourmaud ◽  
Elise de La Rochebrochard
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Positive Behaviors ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Peer Intervention

BACKGROUND Participatory education, in the form of peer education, may be an effective way to promote youth sexual health. With the advent of the internet, web-based interventions have potential as an attractive new tool for sexual health promotion by peers. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate professional experts’ opinions on the perspectives for web-based participatory interventions to promote sexual health by peers and among young people. METHODS Semistructured interviews were carried out with 20 experts (stakeholders in direct contact with young people, researchers, and institutional actors) specializing in sexual health, health promotion, peer education, youth, internet, and social media. After coding with N’Vivo, data were subjected to qualitative thematic analysis. RESULTS The majority of experts (18/20, 90%) found this kind of intervention to be attractive, but highlighted the necessary conditions, risks, and limitations attached to developing an acceptable peer intervention on the internet for sexual health promotion among young people. Five main themes were identified: (1) an internet intervention; (2) sexual health; (3) internet skills, and uses and the need for moderation; (4) multifaceted peers; and (5) minority peers. In the absence of youth interest for institutional messages, the experts highlighted the attractive participatory features of web-based interventions and the need for geolocalized resources. However, they also warned of the limitations associated with the possibility of integrating peers into education: peers should not be mere messengers, and should remain peers so as not to be outsiders to the target group. Experts highlighted concrete proposals to design an online participatory peer intervention, including the process of peer implication, online features in the intervention, and key points for conception and evaluation. CONCLUSIONS The experts agreed that web-based participatory interventions for youth sexual health promotion must be tailored to needs, uses, and preferences. This type of action requires youth involvement framed in an inclusive and holistic sexual health approach. Peer education can be implemented via the internet, but the design of the intervention also requires not being overly institutional in nature. Involving young people in their own education in an interactive, safe online space has the potential to develop their empowerment and to foster long-term positive behaviors, especially in the area of sexual health.

scholarly journals Exploring the aspirations of young people to work in the British film industry through comparative focus groups in London secondary schools

2020 ◽  
pp. 175-190
Author(s):  
Rebecca McSheaffrey
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Young People ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Film Industry ◽  
Contextual Analysis ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
School Students ◽  
Industry Careers

This article explores the findings of research conducted with two focus groups of English high school students in 2018 that centred on the aspirations of young people to work in the British film industry. First identifying the conceptions of ‘aspiration’ articulated within British public and policy discourses associated with the film industry, this article goes on to explore some of the different factors shaping participants’ knowledge and expectations of what a film industry career looks like. Using direct quotations from participants alongside contextual analysis, I explore how factors related to family, financial resources, ambition and school provision shape the knowledge and perceptions of film industry careers among British young people.

The Gatehouse Project: A Systematic Approach to Mental Health Promotion in Secondary Schools

2000 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 586-593 ◽  
Author(s):  
George C. Patton ◽  
Sara Glover ◽  
L. Bond ◽  
Helen Butler ◽  
Celia Godfrey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Young People ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Education Reform ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Promotion ◽  
Social Climate ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
The Social

Objective: The objective of this paper is to outline the conceptual background and strategy of intervention for a systematic and sustainable approach to mental health promotion in secondary schools. Method: The conceptual origins of the Gatehouse Project are described in terms of the epidemiology of adolescent mental health problems, attachment theory, education reform research and health promotional theory and practice. The elements of health promotional work are described in terms of structural change and priority setting; implementation at multiple levels within the participating schools is described. Results: The conceptual framework of the Gatehouse Project emphasises healthy attachments with peers and teachers through the promotion of a sense of security and trust, effective communication and a sense of positive self-regard based on participation in varied aspects of school and community life. A school social climate profile is derived from a questionnaire survey of students. An adolescent health team uses this information to set priorities for change within the school. Interventions may focus on the promotion of a positive social climate of the whole school or in the classroom. Curriculum-based health education is also used and based on materials that are relevant to the normal developmental experiences of teenagers. These are integrated into the mainstream curriculum and incorporate a strong component of teacher professional development. Lastly, the intervention promotes linkage between the school and broader community with a particular emphasis on the needs of young people at high risk of school drop-out. Conclusions: Educational environments are complex systems undergoing continuous and simultaneous changes. The Gatehouse Project will provide unique information on the relationship between the social environment and the emotional wellbeing of young people. More importantly it outlines a sustainable process for building the capacity of schools to promote the social and emotional development of young people.

scholarly journals Expert Opinions on Web-Based Peer Education Interventions for Youth Sexual Health Promotion: Qualitative Study

10.2196/18650 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. e18650
Author(s):  
Philippe Martin ◽  
Corinne Alberti ◽  
Serge Gottot ◽  
Aurelie Bourmaud ◽  
Elise de La Rochebrochard
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Positive Behaviors ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Peer Intervention

Background Participatory education, in the form of peer education, may be an effective way to promote youth sexual health. With the advent of the internet, web-based interventions have potential as an attractive new tool for sexual health promotion by peers. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate professional experts’ opinions on the perspectives for web-based participatory interventions to promote sexual health by peers and among young people. Methods Semistructured interviews were carried out with 20 experts (stakeholders in direct contact with young people, researchers, and institutional actors) specializing in sexual health, health promotion, peer education, youth, internet, and social media. After coding with N’Vivo, data were subjected to qualitative thematic analysis. Results The majority of experts (18/20, 90%) found this kind of intervention to be attractive, but highlighted the necessary conditions, risks, and limitations attached to developing an acceptable peer intervention on the internet for sexual health promotion among young people. Five main themes were identified: (1) an internet intervention; (2) sexual health; (3) internet skills, and uses and the need for moderation; (4) multifaceted peers; and (5) minority peers. In the absence of youth interest for institutional messages, the experts highlighted the attractive participatory features of web-based interventions and the need for geolocalized resources. However, they also warned of the limitations associated with the possibility of integrating peers into education: peers should not be mere messengers, and should remain peers so as not to be outsiders to the target group. Experts highlighted concrete proposals to design an online participatory peer intervention, including the process of peer implication, online features in the intervention, and key points for conception and evaluation. Conclusions The experts agreed that web-based participatory interventions for youth sexual health promotion must be tailored to needs, uses, and preferences. This type of action requires youth involvement framed in an inclusive and holistic sexual health approach. Peer education can be implemented via the internet, but the design of the intervention also requires not being overly institutional in nature. Involving young people in their own education in an interactive, safe online space has the potential to develop their empowerment and to foster long-term positive behaviors, especially in the area of sexual health.

scholarly journals The impact of young people's participation in events

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliza Hixson
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
School Students ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sense Of Involvement ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the social impact that two events, the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Clipsal 500, have on young residents (16-19 years old) of Adelaide. The purpose of this paper is to examine how young people participate in these events and how this affects their sense of involvement in the event and contributes to their identity development. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed methods approach was adopted in which focus groups and questionnaires were conducted with secondary school students. As an exploratory study, focus groups (n=24) were conducted in the first stage of the research. The results of the focus groups were used to develop a questionnaire that resulted in 226 useable responses. The final stage of the research explored one event in further depth in order to determine the influence of different participation levels. Findings – This study found that young people demonstrated more involvement in the Adelaide Fringe Festival and their identities were more influenced by this event. Further investigation of the Adelaide Fringe Festival also indicated that level of participation affects the social outcomes gained, with those participating to a greater degree achieving higher involvement and increased identity awareness. This is demonstrated through a model which aims to illustrate how an event impact an individual based on their role during the event. Originality/value – This paper applies two leisure concepts in order to analyse the impact of events. Activity involvement is a concept which examines the importance of the activity in the participant's life. Also of importance to young people is how activities contribute to their identities, especially because they are in a transitional period of their lives.

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