scholarly journals Sports and Youth Development Programs: Theoretical and Practical Implication of Early Adolescent Participation in Multiple Instances of Structured Out-of-School (OST) Activity

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-May ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Zarrett ◽  
Jack Peltz ◽  
Kristen Fay ◽  
Yibing Li ◽  
Jacqueline V. Lerner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Youth Development Programs ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
High Participation ◽  
Adolescent Participation ◽  
Out Of School

Among today’s youth, the most ubiquitous OST activity is sports. However, many of these youth are also participating in at least one other OST activity along with their participation in sports. Using longitudinal data from 1,622 youth (56.8% female) from the first three waves (Grades 5, 6, and 7) of the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development (PYD), we employed a pattern-centered approach to assess differences in adolescent functioning depending on what types of OST activities youth were participating in along with their sports participation. Our findings suggest that youth benefit from their sports participation differently depending on what other types of additional activities they participate in during their out-of-school time. In particular, a participation pattern characterized by high participation in sports and Youth Development Programs was found to be the most effective activity profile for promoting PYD and preventing youth problems. Implications of these findings in research and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals The Promotion of Character through Youth Development Programs: A View of the Issues

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 6-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Vest Ettekal ◽  
Kristina Schmid Callina ◽  
Richard M. Lerner
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Character Development ◽  
Special Section ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Youth Development Programs ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Developmental Theories

Contemporary developmental theories suggest that out-of-school-time (OST) youth development programs may be an important context for character development and education because of the positive, mutually influential relations between youth and adult leaders found in exemplary instantiations of such programs. Although still in its early stages, research about this role of OST programs, including evaluations of specific programs, is beginning to burgeon in relation to increased interest in person-context models of human development, the fact that each of tens of millions of American youth participate in several OST programs each year, and heightened emphasis among scientists, educators, and policy makers about the importance of promoting character among the diverse youth of the nation. Both to reflect the state-of-the art and in the hope of promoting further research progress, the articles in this special section describe how the attributes of young people and the features of the OST programs youth development in which they participate may link together in promotion of character development.

scholarly journals An Emerging Model of Knowledge for Youth Development Professionals

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Femi Vance
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Group Facilitation ◽  
Youth Development Programs ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Development Professionals ◽  
Youth Development Professionals

A model of knowledge for youth development professionals that is comprised of five knowledge domains: 1) Foundational Knowledge of Positive Youth Development; 2) Knowledge of Youth; 3) Knowledge of Group Facilitation; 4) Knowledge of Contexts and Organizational Systems and; 5) Specialized Youth Development Knowledge is proposed in this paper. The model is intended for use in youth development programs, which have been associated with better outcomes for participants when compared to other types of youth programs. The development of the knowledge base is framed by seminal research on teacher knowledge and informed by practice-oriented research in the out-of-school time field and literature on the quality of youth development programs.

scholarly journals Book Review—Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School-Time: Foundations and Futures

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-225
Author(s):  
T. Nigel Gannon
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Vantage Points ◽  
Made In ◽  
Out Of School

Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time: Foundations and Futures (Delaney & Moroney, 2018) offers a rich volume of experiences and voices of leadership in social and emotional learning (SEL) in out-of-school time (OST) settings. From various vantage points and with unique voices, the chapters address all stages of intentional SEL programming, including progress made in the field in clarifying and measuring the strength of SEL outcomes and identifying needed professional development. This is an important resource for students and practitioners of positive youth development, SEL, and OST learning environments. 

The Evolution of Hellison’s Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Model in Out-of-School Contexts

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Martinek ◽  
Michael A. Hemphill
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Personal And Social Responsibility ◽  
Responsibility Model ◽  
Development Movement ◽  
Out Of School

Don Hellison fully realized that getting students to become positive contributors to their community meant that experiences that engender a greater sense of being a responsible person had to be provided. He leveraged the power of out-of-school time programming to implement his Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model and build relationships with variety of underserved youth. Don also understood that community partnerships were important in this effort. This article provides a glimpse at how Don was able to establish TPSR programs in a variety of out-of-school settings—all of which addressed the needs of underserved children and youth. A historical context is provided to illustrate the placement of TPSR in the broader movement of positive youth development. Don’s programs that operated during out-of-school time and spanned the western region of the country to the urban sections of Chicago are described. Inconsistent partner support, scarcity of program space, and feelings of self-doubt are presented as challenges to the viability of TPSR programming. His commitment to making programs work despite these challenges is portrayed. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to illustrate how Don’s work has made a significant contribution to the positive youth development movement within out-of-school time contexts.

Informal Science and Youth Development: Creating Convergence in Out-of-School Time

2014 ◽  
Vol 116 (13) ◽  
pp. 199-218
Author(s):  
Gil G. Noam ◽  
Ashima Mathur Shah
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Program Quality ◽  
The Other ◽  
Informal Science ◽  
Science Program ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Science Activities ◽  
Out Of School

This chapter highlights the fit between youth-development-oriented programming and informal science activities in out-of-school time (OST) and illustrates how science and youth development can and should co-occur. The clover model and Dimensions of Success tool are introduced as lenses for designing and assessing science program quality in OST. “While both the afterschool and science fields are at a crossroads, association with the other enhances the potential for each to flourish.” ∼Lucy Friedman (2005)

scholarly journals Out-of-School Time Activity Participation, School Engagement and Positive Youth Development: Findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-Jul ◽  
Author(s):  
Yibing Li ◽  
Neda Bebiroglu ◽  
Erin Phelps ◽  
Richard M. Lerner ◽  
Jacqueline V. Lerner
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Emotional Engagement ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Out Of School

The relations in early adolescence among out-of-school-time activities and indicators of youth development were assessed through the use of 8th grade data from the longitudinal, 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. Hierarchical multiple linear regressions indicated that “hanging out” with friends without set plans and excessive media use were associated with lower behavioral engagement with school, lower academic achievement, and higher rates of risk behaviors. Youth who ate dinner with their family reported higher levels of emotional engagement, lower depression and risk behaviors, and better grades. Engagement in civic activities was associated with higher levels of emotional engagement. Behavioral and emotional engagement were both associated with better grades and lower depression. Emotional school engagement was also associated with lower rates of risk behaviors. Implications of the findings for evaluating the role of out-of-school-time activities and behavioral and/or emotional school engagement in academic achievement and youth development are discussed.

scholarly journals Book Review: Youth Development Principles and Practices in Out-of-School Time Settings

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-195
Author(s):  
Jill Young
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Youth Programs ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Out Of School

Youth Development Principles and Practices in Out-of-school Time Settings (Witt & Caldwell, 2018) is a comprehensive resource for students and professionals who work with youth in out-of-school time programs. The book weaves youth development theory and practice together so current and future practitioners can understand how to plan for, design, and evaluate youth programs that enable young people to thrive. Practitioners who work with adolescents will find the topics discussed relevant and the examples practical.

scholarly journals Supporting the Out-of-School Time Workforce in Fostering Intentional Social and Emotional Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 239-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Zadrazil Newman
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Emotional Development ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Emotional Learning ◽  
Social And Emotional Development ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
Out Of School

Extensive research demonstrates that a qualified workforce is essential to out-of-school time program quality, which, in turn, is essential for positive youth development. Recently, the in- and out-of-school fields have witnessed an increase in attention to social and emotional learning practices and programs, yet less is known about how to support the adults who are engaged in the social and emotional learning process. A first step in supporting this workforce is to build the collective knowledge around what social and emotional learning is and what the practices are that support social and emotional development. We also believe there is a need to identify and describe the connection between what has been and what could be—that is, connecting youth development as a foundation for intentional social and emotional learning. We reviewed a selection of widely disseminated, research-based, practitioner-focused resources to identify the specific practices that promote social and emotional learning. This process elevated a set of 8 practices, which we delineated into 2 categories: foundational organizational practices and programmatic practices that support social and emotional development. In addition, we completed a comprehensive crosswalk of those practices with seminal youth development and out-of-school time resources to demonstrate the alignment and progression from youth development to social and emotional learning. This article describes the 8 social and emotional learning practices and highlights connections to foundational youth development practices. We conclude with a set of recommendations for the field leaders who must continue to support the workforce.

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