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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Youth perceptions"”.
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Icelandic youth perceptions of sexuality education from parents
… of the current study was to examine Icelandic youths’ perceptions of sexuality education provided by parents. There is limited research in the literature that examine youths’ perspectives of sexual education, especially how Icelandic youth experienced their parents as sexual educators and …
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Township youth perceptions of poverty and unemployment in Cape Town, South Africa
… shown that young adults - specifically African youth - bear the brunt of unemployment but research has yet to look closely at how unemployment shapes their expectations, attitudes and decision making. This research examines the effects of unemployment felt on an individual, psychological level …
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Youth perceptions of nature: a case study of “Matric EnWild” nature immersion camp
A study was conducted to understand youth perceptions of nature. Such perceptions determine youth attitudes and behaviours towards nature. Making sense of these attitudes and behaviours towards nature, there can be valuable insights generated towards the implications that such perceptions may have …
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YOUTH PERCEPTIONS ON LEARNING IN IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY: DEVELOPING AND ASSESSING ESSENTIAL SOCIOEMOTIONAL SKILLS
This qualitative study investigated youth perceptions of educational virtual reality (VR) for developing socioemotional skills. A constructivist theoretical framework was utilized to guide the research design according to five key elements: learning in relevant settings, the social negotiation of …
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Effects of Photovoice on Youth Perceptions of Healthy Food Access in the Built Environment
… diet. Photovoice can serve as a tool to engage youth in positive health behaviors and behavior change. Healthy food access has been analyzed based on nutrition, yet there is a lack of literature as to what factors enable and prevent access to healthy foods.</p> …
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Piecing it together : youth perceptions of the linkages between communication and adjustment to out-of-home placement
… and eco-map data were collected from 14 youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who entered foster care at least once after the age of 8. The youth interviewed shared their experiences of piecing together information from various sources in order to develop a more cohesive understanding of …
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Youth perceptions on business climate for the establishment and expansion of rural-based small-scale enterprises in Makhado Municipality
… given that there are persistent calls for youth to create jobs through running small-scale businesses. Yet, rarely are the youth voices considered when developing programmes that might enhance youth participation, in particular, in rural areas. Thus, this case study was conducted to …
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Youth perceptions of authority figures in a South African secondary school and the role of gender withinn those perceptions
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-133).
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Youth perceptions (18-24) on the role of youth clubs in delivering family planning information and services in Blantyre district, Malawi
… planning is a significant health problem for youth in Malawi. In order to promote family planning uptake, youth clubs were established to provide a safe and friendly environment for the youth to access sexual and reproductive health information and services. Although these tailored youth clubs …
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"Miss I just Don't Feel Like Reading Today": Urban Aboriginal and Black Nova Scotian Youth Perceptions of the Relationship Between Education, Health, and Wellbeing
… factors that influence and correlate with their perceptions of education. The research was guided by an Indigenous research methodology. The social determinants of health, critical race theory, and tribal critical race theory create a theoretical framework. The Mi’kmaq Medicine Wheel defines …
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An Assessment of Youth Perceptions of Youth Employment Initiatives and Attachment to Community as Determinants of Migration Decisions Among the Youth in Keta Municipality of Ghana
<p>Youth migration from rural to urban areas in Ghana, particularly to cities like Accra, Tema, Kumasi, and Takoradi continues to rise, despite ongoing efforts to improve youth employability and reduce urban influx. This study examined the extent to which youth attachment to community and …
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SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STAFF AND YOUTH IN A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY-BASED POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Positive youth development (PYD) programs offer enriching experiences that help young people discover and develop skills that will help them become productive, successful, and healthy adults (Damon, 2004; Lerner, von Eye, Lerner, & Lewin-Bizan, 2009). The social context within PYD programs serves …
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Reframing AgriCULTURAL Experiences, Narratives, and Careers for African American Youth: A Study of Community-based Programs Leaders' Motivations and Educational Space
… experiences specific to African Americans youth in agricultural and STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) career explorations and to understand why African Americans are missing from agriculture and STEM, a systematic literature review and empirical study were conducted. …
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Exploring Cultural and Linguistic Aspects within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth Community
… Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) youth community. A qualitative research design with an exploratory approach was utilized in this study. An interview questionnaire was created to explore participants’ perceptions and experiences to generate an understanding on LGBTQ culture in …
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Young people's perceptions and management of cyberbullying in secondary schools : an exploratory study using a socio-ecological lens
This exploratory, qualitative study investigates youth perceptions of cyberbullying in secondary schools. Using youth participatory action research (YPAR) and drawing on constructivist grounded theory (Charmaz, 2014a) the researcher gained insight into the lived experiences of young people. The …
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Mental Health Service Utilization Among African-American Adolescents
… were more strongly related to treatment than youth ratings. Caregiver rating of youth functional impairment and caregiver strain each contributed uniquely to the likelihood of adolescent treatment, even when considering the current gold standard of psychological symptoms. With respect to …
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Factors That Influence How Participants of Virginia's Governor's School for Agriculture Think About, Perceive, and Engage With Agriculture and Agricultural Careers
… concerned with strengthening the relationship of youth and agricultural career choice. The field of agricultural education is also working to ensure that youth who choose agriculture have the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to address agricultural challenges. However, youth have …
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Youths’ Knowledge Systems and Perceptions on Small-Scale Farming Entrepreneurship in Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, Limpopo Province
… South African economy. However, the number of youths who are participating in farming entrepreneurship is unsatisfactory. This poses a serious concern to food security in the country. The aim of the study was to explain the youth’s knowledge system about farming entrepreneurship in selected …
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Teens Talkin' Health: A Qualitative Study of Family, Peer and Intrapersonal Factors Related to Physical Activity and Healthy Eating In Underserved African-American Adolescents
… and the importance of families, peers, and self-perceptions during adolescence, this study used an ecological framework to explore the influences of family, peer, and intrapersonal factors related to physical activity (PA) and healthy eating in African American adolescents. Specific aims included …
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Working with Native American Youth to Promote Healthy Dating Relationships
… relationship program with Native American youth, used this data to adapt an evidence-based program, and then pilot tested the culturally adapted program to see if it was effective in promoting healthy dating relationships attitudes and skills in this population. We used a mixed methods …
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