Youth Education Research Articles

Comprehensive Sex Education for Youth Living with Disability in Botswana: Parents/Guardian Perspective in Serowe, Botswana

Comprehensive Sex Education for Youth Living with Disability in Botswana: Parents/Guardian Perspective in Serowe, Botswana

Some Aspects of Patriotic Education of Future Teachers

The importance of patriotic education of future teachers in the education system of Kyrgyzstan is considered. For centuries, the love of the people for their homeland, the protection of their interests and unity, and respect for the heritage of their ancestors have formed the basis of patriotic feeling. In most post-Soviet countries, patriotism has become an important part of the political discourse in order to form a national and civic identity. The formation of the Kyrgyz nation - a single civic nation uniting representatives of various ethnic groups living in Kyrgyzstan, should be really strengthened in their consciousness through feelings of love for their country, pride in it, and patriotism. Formation of interest in love for the Kyrgyz land, knowledge of its ancient history is one of the main tasks of modern education. Patriotism is an essential structural and integral part of the national idea, culture and science. Fostering a sense of patriotism is very important for the future of Kyrgyzstan. Patriotic education of future teachers helps to convey national values to the younger generation. Education of patriotic youth is a living, responsible process.

Tactile Maps and the Geographical Reasoning of Blind Youth and Adults in Sobral, Ceará, Brazil

Tactile cartography and the use of tactile teaching resources play a fundamental role in building the geographical reasoning of blind and low-vision students. These resources provide a sensory representation of space, allowing students to explore and understand geographical elements through touch. In this context, this study addresses the complexity of blind students’ cognitive processes when they conceive of geographical space based on the principles of analogy, connection, differentiation, distribution, extension, location and order. In view of this, the aim of this article is to evaluate the challenges and strategies related to the application of tactile cartographic resources, through the use of spatial representations on a local scale with visually impaired students at the Professora Cecy Cialdini Youth and Adult Education Center (CEJA), in the municipality of Sobral, Ceará, Brazil. To this end, three tactile teaching aids depicting local spaces were made using craft techniques and applied in four stages through planned pedagogical practices. With regard to the principles, we concluded that those of location and extension were the most easily assimilated, while those of distribution and spatial order required more time and effort on the part of some students. We therefore conclude that adapting teaching resources to tactile cartography represents a significant step forward in promoting geography education for all, helping to build a more equal and inclusive society. Finally, it is hoped that this work will encourage the adoption of accessible methodologies, promoting a more inclusive, meaningful and transformative geographical education.

Ценностно-смысловые основы системы подготовки будущих педагогов исторических регионов Российской Федерации (на примере Азовского государственного педагогического университета)

The purpose of the study is to identify the value-semantic foundations of the training of future teachers and describe the experience of introducing these foundations into the practice of educational activities of one of the pedagogical universities of the historical regions of the Russian Federation. The article analyzes the regulatory framework for the formation of the value-semantic foundations of the training of future teachers, scientific research in this area of pedagogical work and the structural characteristics of the personal and professional values of teaching staff. The scientific novelty of the research consists in substantiating the content of activities aimed at introducing a value-based approach into the system of training future teachers of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions. As a result, the normative and legal framework of the spiritual and moral education of student youth is analyzed; the theoretical aspects of the formation of value-semantic orientations of the teacher's personality are studied; the value-semantic foundations of the system of training future teachers in modern conditions are identified; and the relevant experience of one of the pedagogical universities of historical regions is described.

Reflections on using Talanoa methodology to engage with Pacific youth in Aotearoa New Zealand about their sexual and reproductive health

Pacific understandings of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) encompass beliefs and practices reflective of Pacific values systems. These are integral to cultural understandings of safety, relationships, and intimacy. Research processes and practices that appropriately address these values and sensitives are scarcely available in the literature, leading to limited use and understanding of culturally appropriate methods and procedures. Pacific methodologies like Talanoa are useful in ensuring that cultural perspectives unique to Pacific youth are addressed and appropriately represented in the research. This paper describes how cultural factors associated with sexual and reproductive health influenced the Talanoa research processes in a study of Pacific youth and SRH education. Key cultural considerations are discussed focussing on the positionality of the researchers, cultural sensitivities and protocols, communication strategies and the role of flexibility in privileging Pacific youth voices.

The Relationship between Youth Education Kits and Disaster Preparedness for Teenagers in Facing Floods

Latar Belakang: Remaja merupakan usia yang paling berperan dalam tanggap darurat bencana. Remaja paling sering mengalami bencana baik dari segi pendidikan maupun pengalaman. Peningkatan edukasi terkait bencana juga baik dilakukan dalam ranah pendidikan untuk membentuk generasi muda yang siap menghadapi bencana. Pentingnya kesiapsiagaan menjadi salah satu unsur penting kegiatan pencegahan risiko bencana sebelum bencana terjadi. Kesiapsiagaan memegang peranan yang sangat penting saat menghadapi bencana. Semakin baik sikap terhadap bencana maka seseorang akan semakin siap menghadapi bencana. Tujuan: penelitian ini adalah mengetahui hubungan antara perlengkapan edukasi remaja dengan kesiapsiagaan bencana pada remaja dalam menghadapi banjir di SMA Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi Jakarta Barat tahun 2024. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional Survey. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan kasus kontrol dengan desain penelitian prospektif, yaitu penelitian dengan melakukan observasi pada remaja pada satu waktu dan sekaligus dengan jumlah sampel 118 responden. Data diperoleh dari kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan SPSS. Hasil: Dari 50 responden, lama tinggal > 1-5 tahun sebanyak 18 responden (18%), lama tinggal > 6-10 tahun sebanyak 21 responden (42%), sedangkan lama tinggal > 10 tahun sebanyak 11 responden (22%). Kesimpulan: Hasil penelitian diperoleh dari 50 responden yang memiliki kesiapsiagaan baik sebanyak 32 responden (64%), sedangkan yang memiliki kesiapsiagaan kurang sebanyak 18 responden (36%). Kata Kunci: Kesiapsiagaan, Youth Kit ABSTRACTBackground: Adolescents are the age that has the most role in disaster emergency response. Teenagers most often experience disasters both in terms of education and experience. Increasing education regarding disasters is also good to do in the realm of education to form a young generation who is ready to face disasters. The importance of preparedness is an important element of disaster risk prevention activities before a disaster occurs. Preparedness plays a very important role when facing disasters. The better the attitude towards disasters, the better prepared a person will be to face disasters. Objective: this research is the relationship between youth education kits and disaster preparedness among teenagers in facing floods at Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi High School, West Jakarta in 2024. Research Method: This research uses an analytical research design with a Cross Sectional Survey approach. This research uses a quantitative descriptive method with a case control approach with a prospective research design, a study by observing teenagers at one time and at the same time with a sample of 118 respondents. Data obtained from questionnaires. Data analysis using SPSS. Results: Of the 50 respondents, the length of stay was > 1-5 years for 18 respondents (18%), the length of stay was > 6-10 years for 21 respondents (42%), while the length of stay was > 10 years for 11 respondents (22%). Conclusion: The research results were obtained from 50 students who had good preparedness as many as 32 respondents (64%), while those who had less preparedness were 18 respondents (36%). Keywords: Preparedness, Youth Kit

Mobile Health for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Patients' Preferences and Perception of Patient-Centeredness.

The increasingly fast development of mobile health technologies holds significant value for individuals dealing with mental health conditions. However, inadequate consideration of patients' preferences and expectations undermines real-world outcomes, including sustained adherence. Driven by the belief that specific characteristics, such as youth and higher education, of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder make them suitable for digital adoption, we investigated mHealth-related desirability factors within this patient group. Fifty-one conveniently selected adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder filled in a self-report questionnaire about symptom self-management preferences, with an emphasis on assessing mobile health options and perceptions of patient-centeredness. The smartphone phone app emerged as the top choice of most of the sample for receiving information about symptom status (82.4%), obtaining general information about obsessive-compulsive disorder (74.5%), and symptom self-registration (66.7%), with no significant effect of sex or living location. Although only 23.5% of participants were using a health-related app, most expressed interest in using it for receiving symptom management tips (98.1%), medical advice (94.2%), symptom evolution updates (90.2%), lifestyle information (92.2%), medication tracking (88.2%) and short symptom self-reports (90.2%). Median expectations regarding mobile health's impact on patient-centeredness, satisfaction, and adherence were positive or very positive. Our data confirm that individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder exhibit strong inclinations and optimistic expectations toward technology-based solutions. We highlight some of the preferences within this patient group, which can inform the design of practical, real-world applications.

Formation of Ukrainian identity of the population in the conditions of martial law

The issue of the formation of Ukrainian national identity in martial law is relevant to the future of the state and each of its citizens. Existing studies have focused only on the national-patriotic education of children and youth. Adults were not the subject of education in terms of national-patriotic education. And social workers were not engaged in social education of young and adult population in the context of the national idea and Ukrainocentrism. They focused on the problems of socialization of children and youth. Today, however, new forms of work with children and adults have emerged - educational activities on the Ukrainian Charter of the Free Man and community integration activities with the population, which should be combined and used by educators and social workers together. The purpose of the article is to identify and summarize new ways of forming the Ukrainian identity of children and adults in wartime. Research methods include theoretical analysis, generalization of experience, synthesis, document analysis, and observation. The research methodology at the level of scientific approaches is competence-based, Ukraine-centered, national security, environmental, self-help, and humanitarian response. The scientific novelty of the article is the explanation of the mechanism and possibilities of this new experience of combining integration measures with the principles of the Ukrainian Charter of a Free Man for better formation of Ukrainian identity in the conditions of war. The practical results of the study are a description of the possibilities of applying the new experience based on the analysis of new ways of forming the national identity of children and adults in wartime. The experience of integration activities with the implementation of an educational program for children and youth on the Ukrainian Charter of the Free Man in the Ternopil region of Ukraine is presented. On the basis of the Ternopil Regional Communal Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education (Ternopil, Ukraine), scientific and practical conferences on the implementation of the Ukrainian Charter of a Free Man were held, which made it possible to spread the implementation of experience from the regional level to the All-Ukrainian level.

Gender differences in knowledge about COVID-19 among youth in post-secondary education and training institutions in South Africa

ABSTRACT Evidence shows that improved understanding of knowledge about COVID-19 transmission, symptoms, and prevention is crucial for effective epidemic preparedness and management. Given gender differences in vulnerability and the different ways that young people responded to the pandemic, this paper investigated gender differences in COVID-19-related knowledge among youth in post-secondary education and training institutions in South Africa. Data from 6,681 respondents showed that the youth correctly answered 65.1% questions about COVID-19. The respondents’ overall knowledge of COVID-19 transmission (82.6%) and preventive practices (75.6%) was relatively high, compared to their knowledge about symptoms (57.5%). Females (65.8%) were marginally more knowledgeable than males (64.3%), and the difference was statistically significant (p = 0.021). The knowledge levels differed by gender, with females more knowledgeable about COVID-19 than males. The findings suggest that information and awareness campaigns aimed at improving public health knowledge should be tailored, taking gender, age, and other sociodemographic variables into consideration.

Regulatory framework for prosociality development in a modern Russian comprehensive school

Introduction. The relevance of the study is determined by the need to develop prosocial behavior in young people as one of the main conditions for developing harmonious social relations in modern Russian society. The global trend toward implementing the idea of prosociality in education as a tool for developing prosocial communities is supported by leading global institutions and projects focused on the education system and upbringing of young people (for example, OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030, Global Education Futures). The study aims to identify the regulatory conditions for developing prosociality in a modern Russian comprehensive school. Materials and methods. The source base of the study was the regulatory documents defining the state policy of the Russian Federation in the field of education and upbringing in comprehensive schools (federal laws, decrees of the government of the Russian Federation, the Federal State Educational Standard of Basic General Education, the Concepts of academic subjects “Fundamentals of the Spiritual and Moral Culture of the Peoples of Russia”, “History of Russia”, “Social Science”, methodological recommendations and materials developed by the Ministry of Education, and administrative documents of the central education authorities in the Russian Federation). During the study, a systematic approach was used, as well as scientific research methods: textual analysis, the comparison method, and the historical and genetic method. Results. The studied corpus of documents displayed normative regulation of activities to develop prosociality as a moral quality in line with the paradigm of the humanistic nature of education. Forming the civic activity of schoolchildren as an integral part of prosocial behavior is possible through the participation of schoolchildren in solving national problems, primarily in the format of volunteering. The greatest attention in Russian legislation is paid to issues of patriotic education of youth. Conclusion. A phenomenon of modern education is prosocial attitudes being introduced into the consciousness of young people, understood as a person’s ability to help others, take an active civic position, and act in the external environment.

Character Education and Ethical Development: A Bibliometric Study of Youth Education

This study employs a bibliometric analysis to explore the scholarly landscape of character education and ethical development, focusing on trends, influential contributors, and emerging themes from 2000 to 2024. Using Scopus database, the study identifies key research areas such as moral education, virtue ethics, and interdisciplinary connections with fields like psychology, philosophy, and technology. The findings highlight the centrality of foundational figures such as Kohlberg and Dewey, while emerging themes like artificial intelligence, e-learning, and sustainable development reflect the field's evolving focus. The analysis reveals geographic disparities, with the United States as a dominant contributor, and emphasizes the need for culturally inclusive approaches. Despite advancements, challenges remain in the variability of program implementation, lack of longitudinal studies, and ethical considerations in technology integration. This study provides valuable insights for researchers, educators, and policymakers to advance the field and address contemporary ethical challenges in education.

UMUMTA’LIM MAKTABLARIDA NASRIY ASARLARNI O‘QITISHNING BUGUNGI HOLATI

In the article, the current state of teaching classical prose works in the cross section of classes in today's secondary schools, the importance of classical prose works in youth education, the current state of classical prose works in textbooks are subject to analysis.

Understanding Unemployment among Tertiary Educated Youth

Youth unemployment remains a critical global issue, with far-reaching economic and social implications. This research explores the multifaceted causes of unemployment among 200 tertiary educated youth at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. From the selected colleges, a list of students both undergraduate and postgraduate experiencing unemployment for the last 3-4 years was prepared. From the list a proportionate sample of 200 unemployed youth (comprising 100 graduates and 100 postgraduates) was systematically chosen from the entire educated youth population across the colleges of CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar encompassing I.C College of Home Science, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, College of Agriculture and College of Agriculture Engineering & Technology. Therefore, a proportionate sample of 27 graduate students and 45 postgraduate students from COHS, 28 postgraduate students from the College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, 50 graduate and 21 postgraduate students from the College of Agriculture, and 23 graduate and 6 postgraduate students from the College of Agriculture Engineering and Technology who were unemployed for the last 3–4 years were selected to comprise a total 200 sample size. Addressing the gap in existing literature, the study categorizes the causes into four key dimensions: structural, educational, individual, and private sector-related causes. The objective of the study is to analyze how these causes contribute to unemployment and their interrelated effects. A descriptive research design was employed, with data collected through a structured questionnaire. The analysis reveals that structural causes, such as high competition for limited job opportunities and the increasing demand for specialized skills, are significant barriers to employment. Educational mismatches, including misalignment between academic qualifications and industry requirements, further intensify the issue. Individual challenges, like limited job search skills, and private sector constraints, such as low wages and restrictive hiring practices, also contribute to unemployment. The findings underscore the complexity of youth unemployment and highlight the need for targeted policy interventions. By addressing these diverse causes, the study suggests reforms in education, skill development programs, and enhanced private sector engagementas essential strategies to improve youth employability and foster inclusive economic growth.

Socio-cultural aspects in the humanistic education of modern youth

The article examines the sociocultural strategic aspects of moral education of modern schoolchildren, based on innovative pedagogical technologies and aimed at shaping the personality on the basis of humanistic and universal values. Social institutions have a purposeful influence on personality development, through which social and cultural experience is reproduced in the individual's consciousness, behavior, and activities. As a result, moral character is formed, characterized by the individual's value-based attitude towards the world, oneself and others, nature, work, and education. These attitudes are grounded in values accepted by society, primarily universal ones. The dominant focus is on the formation of basic humanistic values. Thus, the article aims to prove the importance of the sociocultural aspects of humanistic education for modern schoolchildren and the formation of tolerant interpersonal relationships. Theoretical research methods used in the study include comprehensive, comparative, and retrospective analysis of the literature, along with various empirical methods. In the experimental work, a traditional approach was employed using control and experimental groups of respondents. Methods of mathematical statistics allowed to verify the reliability of the experimental research results. The practical significance of the research consists in the thorough analysis of the socio-cultural aspects of humanistic education, the application of theoretical principles and conclusions to specific scientific and methodological recommendations for the humanistic education of schoolchildren, and the development, testing, and implementation of innovative pedagogical technologies and active forms of educational work with secondary school students.

EEJA-EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL DE JOVENS E ADULTOS: A SINGULARIDADE DE CADA ESTUDANTE

This study addresses "EEJA - Special Education for Youth and Adults: The uniqueness of each student, an interface between Youth and Adult Education and Special Education," analyzing how these two areas can collaborate to promote the inclusion of young people and adults with disabilities. It focuses on the analysis of pedagogical practices, teaching strategies, and the curricular adaptations necessary to meet the specific needs of these students in a school in the municipality of Tucuruí/PA. The aim is to analyze the inclusion process of young people and adults with disabilities and autism spectrum disorder in the education system, and how these mechanisms ensure access, retention, and completion of basic education. This study is characterized by a qualitative approach, in the form of case studies, allowing for direct contact with subjects through semi-structured interviews and observations for data collection. The results reveal that EEJA, regarding access, retention in education, continuity of schooling, and social inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities and autism, presents itself as a successful project. However, concerning the teaching practices of teachers, it is found that they still possess a mechanical view of disability, associating it only with physical or cognitive limitations, without considering the potential and unique abilities of the students. This leads us to conclude that for the advancement of the ongoing experience and inclusive education, there is a need to substitute the traditional curriculum and change teaching practices, which are standardized in terms of space and time, highlighting the importance of discussing, thinking about, and researching curriculum proposals built on new foundations that are open to diversity.

Modern Youth Foreign Policy Orientations in the Context of International Tension

Introduction. The study of the peculiarities of foreign policy orientations of various social groups is of great importance for modern Russian society and requires comprehensive analysis in the context of the ongoing transformations of the world order and international tensions. The purpose of the research is to determine the structure and dynamics of foreign policy orientations of Russian youth in modern conditions. Materials and Methods. Analysis of all-Russian surveys on similar topics was conducted; the results of quantitative and qualitative author’s studies conducted in 2023–2024 among youth of the Russian regions: Penza, Saratov and Tyumen regions were analyzed. This made it possible to identify the dominant foreign policy orientations of young people and reveal the degree of support for Russia’s political course in the international arena. Results. The author’s structural model is presented, reflecting the essential content and main components of the system of foreign policy orientations of Russians, based on the Russian foreign policy approach at three levels: cognitive, identification-evaluation and activity. The author’s research allowed to obtain new data on the system and dominant foreign policy orientations, their direction and current dynamics; the similarity of foreign policy orientations of youth in different regions was determined and some of their differences in the socio-demographic section were revealed. Discussion and Conclusion. The foreign policy orientations of modern young people are highly developed, which is reflected both at the cognitive and at the identification-evaluation level. A positive image of Russia has been formed in their consciousness; they fully share Russia’s leading role in the modern world order and demonstrate understanding and acceptance of the foreign policy decisions made. The obtained results can be used in improving the conceptual framework of youth policy and the system of civic education of modern youth.

Critical strategies for strengthening the patriotic education framework for youth

The study aims to analyse the strategic directions for the fundamentalisation of the system of patriotic education of youth in modern society. The article highlights the issues of the formation and development of civic competence among young people. Various approaches to the essence of the definition of patriotic education are identified. The specific factors influencing the transformation of these concepts in the current conditions of social progress are outlined. The goals, tasks, and organisational-legal foundations of patriotic education of youth are substantiated. It is established that during childhood and adolescence, an individual forms personal values and competencies, which, in synergy, will determine the individual's attitude towards themselves and the surrounding world, influencing their actions and behavioural reactions in the context of patriotism. The priorities of patriotic education of youth in the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the post-war period are characterised by national orientation, consolidation and integration, preservation of national identity, social harmony, personal reflection, constructive leadership, and continuity and succession. The main methodological approaches to implementing the process are highlighted particularly axiological, personality-oriented, activity-based, and competence-based approaches. The priority strategies for the fundamentalisation of the system of patriotic education of youth are substantiated, including spiritual identification and reflection, integration of youth into everyday patriotically oriented activities and projects, development of the inner value potential of patriotic action, fostering confidence in it, positioning a historical figure or contemporary as a role model, and appropriate independence. The concept of patriotic education is proven to be a scientific-applied problem that is a component of the theory of education, functioning as a harmoniously organised whole. It is clarified that in such a coordination status, the issue of patriotic education should apply the same methodological principles, methods, and approaches as the process of youth education in general.

Identity development and educational perspectives: The Indigenous Education Youth Collective.

Identity development and educational perspectives: The Indigenous Education Youth Collective.

Value vectors in the education system of students at a modern Russian higher educational institution

The article states that the most important task of the current educational process in higher educational institutions is not only the training of a professional, but also the moral education of modern Russian youth. The author believes that the value vectors in the system of educating young specialists should be the formation of cultural identity, humanistic consciousness, and moral goal-setting among the younger generation of Russia. It is noted that cinema and music play a significant role in this process, which have acquired special significance as a tool for the mass familiarization of young people with national cultural codes in the conditions of information and technological development of post-industrial society. The author proposes different types of activities through mass art forms that contribute to the formation of national and cultural identity.

Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Dinas Pendidikan Pemuda dan Pelatihan Olahraga Kabupaten Karawang

This study was conducted with the aim of knowing the partial and simultaneous influence between work discipline and work environment on the performance of employees of the Karawang Regency Youth Education and Sports Office. The method used in this research is quantitative method. The study population consisted of 80 employees of the Karawang Regency Youth Education and Sports Office, using a saturated sample sampling technique, where the entire population became the research sample. Data analysis was carried out using the Validity Test, Reliability Test, Normality Test, and Hypothesis Test using the t Test (Partial) and F Test (Simultaneous). The results of this study indicate that there is a partial influence between work discipline and the work environment of the Service with a t table value (7.386> 1.991). There is also a partial influence between the work environment and employee performance with a t table value (2.629> 1991). In addition, the level of employee performance is jointly influenced by work discipline and work environment. This can be seen from the calculated F value (59.873> 2.72.) The magnitude of the influence of work discipline and work environment on employee performance at the Youth and Sports Education Office is 60.9%.