Positive Youth Development: Processes, Programs, and Problematics

Richard M. Lerner; Jacqueline V. Lerner; Selva Lewin-Bizan; Edmond P. Bowers; Michelle J. Boyd; Megan Kiely Mueller; Kristina L. Schmid; Christopher M. Napolitano

doi:10.5195/JYD.2011.174

Positive Youth Development: Processes, Programs, and Problematics

Richard M. Lerner, Jacqueline V. Lerner, Selva Lewin-Bizan, Edmond P. Bowers, Michelle J. Boyd, Megan Kiely Mueller, Kristina L. Schmid, Christopher M. Napolitano

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Using the tripartite conception of positive youth development (PYD) suggested by Hamilton (1999) – as a developmental process, a philosophy or approach to youth programming, and as instances of youth programs and organizations focused on fostering the healthy or positive development of youth – we review different theoretical models of the developmental process involved in PYD. In addition, we review the ideas for and the features of youth development programs aimed at promoting PYD. We discuss the need for research interrelating different, theoretically-predicated measures of PYD and, as well, the importance of clear links between models of the PYD developmental process and of the youth development programs seeking to enhance PYD among diverse youth. We discuss several conceptual and practical problematics that must be addressed in order to integrate the three facets of PYD scholarship.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	38-62
Journal	Journal of Youth Development
Volume	6
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5195/JYD.2011.174
State	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes

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