Abstract
The purpose of this article is to explore the role of constructive leisure-like pursuits in meaningful engagement with life among young people at high risk in a variety of challenges in life. This data was based on reflective insights from youth leaders (n = 9) and community agency partners (n = 8) who have been involved in the authors’ collaborative youth engagement research project for the past few years. Their insights show that constructive leisure-like activities in the research project helped promote the youths’ meaningful engagement with life. Specifically, such constructive meaningful engagement was facilitated by providing opportunities for gaining a sense of: (a) a joyful life, (b) a composed life, (c) a connected life, (d) a discovered life, and (e) an empowered life. The findings support the use of a youth-centered approach to promoting this meaning-making process especially through the strategic use of youth leadership to inspire and support high-risk youth.
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