Activity In Youth Research Articles

The influence of youth movements on domestic policy of the Biden – Harris Administration

Biden tried to attract young Americans during the 2020 election campaign. He was supported by environmental and human rights youth movements, which, after the conclusion of an alliance between J. Biden and B. Sanders expressed their support for the Biden-Harris team. The demands of progressive youth movements in the field of education, health, social protection and ecology could be traced in the election program of the democratic candidate for the presidency. However, the implementation of election promises by the administration of J.Biden and K. Harris were partial at best. Together with other factors, this negatively affected the support of the current administration by both youth activists and young voters.

Psychological characteristics of thinking style of youth students

The article The article highlights the results of a pilot study of stylistic features of the thinking activity of student youth. It is noted that students come to institutions of higher education with formed features of thinking that affect cognitive activity, the prevailing thinking style leads to a certain advantage in the learning style, determines the dominant cognitive style in which a person receives and processes information. The following characteristics of thinking activity were subject to research: cognitive-active style in operating with ideas during cognitive activity, type of thinking and level of creativity, style of information acquisition, analyticity, reflexivity of thinking, rigidity of thinking and style of thinking. According to the results of the study, a significant variability of the manifestation of the characteristics of the respondents' thinking process and the individuality of their combination are noted. The idea of the need for such an organization of teaching methods is justified, which would ensure the effectiveness of information perception and processing, as well as provide the opportunity to display individuality in the output of the thinking process by students with different dominant characteristics of thinking to ensure their sense of ability and success in learning.

“I’m able to function better when I know there's a beginning and an end time”: Autistic adolescents’ experiences of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic

Background and Aims Survey research indicates that autistic children and young people experienced high levels of anxiety and isolation during lockdowns in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Meanwhile, qualitative studies suggest that there may have been some benefits in the switch to home learning for this population. However, the majority of evidence to date comes from parent reports; the current study aimed to triangulate the perspectives of autistic youth and their parents in order to more fully understand the impact of periods of lockdown on education, relationships, and wellbeing. Methods Thirteen semistructured interviews were conducted (six with adolescents, seven with parents) to explore the experiences of a group of autistic youth aged 13–14 years (Year 9 of mainstream education in England) during a period of intermittent lockdown. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results Two broad themes capturing commonality and diversity in the adolescents’ experiences of lockdown were developed. (1) “Different stress, not less stress” encapsulates the finding that, despite the enforced removal from the school environment providing short-term relief, new stressors contributed to consistently high levels of anxiety for the young people throughout lockdown periods. Stressors included managing home-school within the family unit, navigating time without boundaries, and anxiety about the virus. (2) “A shrunken world” reflects the heightened impact of losing access to meaningful social relationships, extracurricular pursuits, and health-promoting activities for autistic youth. Discussion The early stages of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic caused serious disruption to education for many children and young people globally; our findings provide further evidence that the impact was particularly salient for autistic youth in terms of social isolation, lost learning, and heightened anxiety. Implications These findings underscore the necessity of long-term support for the education, social needs, and mental health of autistic young people in the aftermath of lockdowns in response to COVID-19.

Digital activity and literacy of youth in Tatarstan: Digitalisation prospects the regional socio-economic development

The study of digital activity and literacy of young people in the Republic of Tatarstan is based on the sociological analysis of Internet activity. The results revealed a high level of digital activity, but also noted a gap between this activity and self-assessed literacy. Young people show interest in various online spheres, with high competence in digital communication and content creation. However, the importance of improving digital security knowledge is emphasised. The findings could be key for the development of educational programmes, promoting the safe use of digital technologies in everyday life and relevant to interests in environment, energy and land sciences.

TikTok as a Key Platform for Youth Political Expression: Reflecting on the Opportunities and Stakes Involved

Reflecting on 6 years of our research—which began on musical.ly and transitioned into TikTok—we argue that TikTok is a vital space to study social movements due to its centrality in youth lives and its ability to give voice to youth political expression in richly creative ways. We see the political expression happening on TikTok as a harbinger of the changing nature of this phenomenon, and a necessary impetus to broaden our understandings of activism and political expression today. At the same time, we must also consider the implications of TikTok becoming such a valuable space for youth politics and activism, in terms of the kinds of expression it affords or constrains, and the power it gives the platform. In closing, we encourage scholars to maintain a balanced and constructive approach in researching the platform, and embrace the messiness and complexity inherent in this endeavor—which mirrors the messiness and complexity of the platform itself.

СТАНОВЛЕННЯ ПОЛІТИКО-ПРАВОВОЇ АКТИВНОСТІ МОЛОДІ В УКРАЇНІ

The article analyzes the formation of political and legal activity of youth in Ukraine. The main forms of youth political activity are characterized. Considerable attention is paid to the characteristics of the mechanisms and tools of youth participation in the formation and implementation of youth policy. On the basis of the analysis of the legal framework of youth policy, conclusions were made regarding the main trends and specifics of youth participation in political processes, which is expressed through the activities of various public organizations and movements. The purpose of the publication is to study the process of formation of political and legal activity of youth in Ukraine and the role of the state in its formation and development. The methodological basis of the study is based on the use of philosophical, general scientific methods, methods of a systematic approach to analyze the ways and means of forming the political and legal activity of youth, in determining the socio-political situation of youth in Ukraine. The structural-functional approach is used to determine the functions of political activity in the conditions of the transition of society from an authoritarian to a democratic political system. The institutional approach is used to analyze the interaction of the process of political and legal activity and the political system of society, where political institutions, political parties, and public associations play the main role. The normative-value approach was embodied in the analysis of the system of political values, their formation and role in the process of political socialization of the young generation. The scientific novelty of the publication lies in the comprehensive analysis of political and legal activity of youth in Ukraine and its significance for political and socio-economic development. Conclusions. Youth is a dynamic component of modern Ukrainian society. Since young people have to implement the reforms initiated by the state, the state, determining the ways of formation and development of society, focuses primarily on young people, whose potential and knowledge can become a guarantee of progressive development. The political and legal activity of youth is aimed at the formation of a young person who positions himself as a responsible person who respects the rights of other people; is tolerant of political, moral, aesthetic, worldview orientations and preferences; shows a desire for such forms and directions of activity that would consolidate social efforts, make the life of every person meaningful, civilized and promising; is active in the political and legal sphere. Despite the difficult political, economic, and social situation in the country, the public structures of the youth movement are actively developing, preserving their historical traditions, roots, occupying an appropriate place in the political system of society and have now acquired a rather clear outline and certainty, which is due to the presence of support and the implementation of an active policy from the state and local authorities.

Perceived obstacles to the early-stage entrepreneurial activity of youth

Purpose: The fundamental driving force of entrepreneurship is the individual with their ambitions and entrepreneurial spirit, but also with their obstacles that prevent them from following an entrepreneurial path. These obstacles can be of a personal nature, but also factors of the immediate living environment, the prevailing cultural values, the general attitude of society towards entrepreneurship, etc. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the known barriers to early-stage youth entrepreneurship compared to the total population based on the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) data for the 34 countries studied.Methodology: The methodology includes frequency distribution, descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis. Data from GEM 2016-2020 on early-stage entrepreneurial activity, perceived skills, and fear of failure were used. Results: We showed that there are differences in perceived entrepreneurial skills between youth and the total population, namely that youth perceive lower levels of entrepreneurial knowledge, experience, and skills. We confirmed that perceived entrepreneurial skills have a positive, statistically significant impact on total early-stage entrepreneurial activity, which is true for both the total population and youth. The test of the influence of fear of failure on total early-stage entrepreneurial activity for a sample of the total population and youth indicates a negative influence, but it is not statistically significant.Conclusion: From the study, recommendations emerge for policymakers regarding entrepreneurship education as a key intervention to help youth acquire and develop relevant entrepreneurial skills that are thus beneficial for the youth to better overcome obstacles in the business environment as well as in various life situations.

Commentary on “Opportunities for Participation: A Mapping Review of Inclusive Physical Activity for Youth With Disabilities”

“How could I apply this information?” The growing childhood obesity epidemic is multifactorial. Inadequate amount of physical activity is a significant contributor. Access to, and participation in, physical activity is further restricted in children with physical and/or intellectual disability, particularly those with lower levels of mobility, behavioral, and medical challenges. This study suggests that group-based inclusive and adapted physical activity programs serve important roles in providing opportunities for physical activity in children with disabilities; however, these opportunities are not available to all children. “What should I be mindful about when applying this information?” The American Physical Therapy Association states that physical therapists have a role in wellness as well as participation Physical therapists have the responsibility to collaborate with families and other professionals (eg, coaches, teachers, and trainers) to identify opportunities for physical activity participation and to provide support for activity modification and/or adaptive equipment to maximize a child's ability to participate. Group-based and inclusive physical activity provides social opportunities that are beneficial for children with and without disabilities. Development of programs that are strategically designed to capitalize on the facilitators described in this study and that overcome the known barriers is essential. Programs must be dependable in schedule and qualified support, be advertised broadly, and offer a variety of choices that appeal to children with multiple interests. Dora Gosselin, PT, DPT, PhD Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist High Point University High Point, North Carolina Duke Medicine Durham, North Carolina Ashley Collier, JD, MS, BA Mother of adolescent with cerebral palsy Greensboro, North Carolina

Sociological study of social and innovative activities of youth in Uzbekistan

The article analyzes the place of youth in the social structure of society, as well as the ongoing transformational processes of their views on the place of science and innovation in society. The importance of increasing the social and innovative activity of young people for the stable and progressive development of the state was noted. The aim of the research is to identify transformational processes in the social and innovative activities of young people of new Uzbekistan and develop their activation mechanisms based on the results of sociological research and scientifically substantiated conclusions. Methods. Systemic and structural-functional methods were used as a general scientific methodology of the research. Sociological surveys, interviews, observation and analysis of expert opinions were used as special sociological methods. The practical results of the research are as follows: - the views that deny the status of "social groups of youth" as an independent unit are analyzed, their functional capabilities and status as an independent social group in the social structure of society are substantiated, their place and functional significance in the life of society, nation, people are revealed; - the possibilities of the influence of motives that encourage young people to social and innovative activity in the conditions inherent in the process of modernization of society in New Uzbekistan are revealed; - a mechanism was developed for the functioning of the radically changed social structure of the society of New Uzbekistan in the new social space and the specific status of its constituent groups and the place of youth in this stratification structure were determined.

ГОСУДАРСТВЕННАЯ МОЛОДЕЖНАЯ ПОЛИТИКА: ВУЗ В ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИИ УСЛОВИЙ САМОРЕАЛИЗАЦИИ ОБУЧАЮЩИХСЯ

The article presents a conceptual vision of purposeful, in the context of the implementation of the state youth policy, the creation of conditions for the self-realization of students in higher education. Thanks to the use of theoretical and methodological tools of the activity-activist approach, a complex of set (desired) motivating and stimulating components of student youth activity (values, competencies, targets), as well as purposefully set by the state conditions (systemic, structural, functional, etc. aspects) of students’ self-realization at the university is considered.

The Blueprints to Our Climate Future Are in Their Hands: A Metamodernist Analysis of Lebanese Youth Activism on Instagram

The most salient issue facing climate action today is how to communicate it. That is, "narrative" plays an overlooked, yet integral role in orienting our collective mindset to approach the climate crisis. The power that communication bears in spurring climate action is perhaps best exhibited by today's youth climate activists, who, I argue, have developed a new, distinct climate Grand Narrative. To investigate the themes of this narrative, I propose a novel conceptual framework, Youth Climate Metamodernism (YCM). In utilizing the metamodernist Grand Narrative as a theoretical framework, YCM overarchingly characterizes how youth climate activists communicate climate education and promote stakeholder action. I break this narrative framework down into three central themes: Youth Grassroots-ism, the Cult of Infographic-ism, and Transmovement-ism. These themes focus on how today's activists have discursively initiated a movement focused on future generations, disseminated in a verbally and visually accessible manner, and assembled by and for voices from diverse backgrounds. To understand the intricacies by which they employ YCM, I execute a literature review on environmental activism in Lebanon, and I perform a narrative analysis on the organization Fridays for Future Lebanon. I selected Lebanese youth climate activism as a case study to focus on an under-researched, yet dynamic demographic in the Middle East and North Africa. This article concludes that the Grand Narrative of today's youth climate activists serves as a set of blueprints for a proudly naive, yet justly ambitious, future sustainable world.

�Nearest to the Norm�: The Cultural Politics of Elite Youth Activism in 1960s Singapore

�Nearest to the Norm�: The Cultural Politics of Elite Youth Activism in 1960s Singapore

Opting Out of Standardized Tests at the Secondary Level—A Geographic Analysis of Colorado

Although much of the national opt-out movement is parent driven, the Colorado opt-out movement involved considerable efforts from high school students. This study explores the geography of the Colorado opt-out movement among secondary students, drawing upon social movements theory. We utilize the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) as a measure of opt-out behavior in Colorado between 2016–2019. We also examine school-level demographic data. We first applied ordinary least squares regression and then utilize multiscale geographically weighted regression (MGWR) to examine the relationships between school-level demographics and opting out behavior for 11th-grade standardized assessments in Colorado. This analysis demonstrates the importance of geography in enacting social networks surrounding the opt-out movement in the state of Colorado. This study offers insight into opting out in the unique context of youth activism in Colorado, with a specific focus on geographical analysis.

청소년기 창의적 성향의 긍정적-부정적 측면의 변화 특성과 청소년활동이 미치는 영향

In this study, we analyzed adolescents’ creativity longitudinal development and how youth activities effect to the changes in creativity development using Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey(KCYPS) 2018 data. Large data on students' positive and negative aspects of creative personality of 7th to 9th grade were analyzed. Results revealed that the creative personality of middle school students tended to decrease in both positive and negative aspects, and the decrease in positive creative personality was greater. Youth activities related with culture/art, adventure, science/information, job/career were positively affected in the initial status of positive creative personality, and science/information and volunteer activities were negatively affected in the slope. Adventure and science/information activities had a positive effect on the initial status of negative creative personality, and adventure activities had a negative effect on the slope. Providing various experiences through extra-curriculum can have a positive effect on creative personality and can help prevent the decrease in creative personality in middle school. Finally, based on the results of this study, the direction of research on creativity development in adolescence and the strategy of creativity education were proposed.

ICT in dance leisure time activities of children and youth

The aim of the article is to show how it is possible to continue dance leisure time activities even at the time of distance learning, modified conditions, when limiting factors cannot be ignored. Thanks to the use of information and communication technologies in leisure activities, children and young people were able to continue to develop their skills and talents in special areas and to devote themselves to almost all activities that were already engaged in before the pandemic. Many activities were moved to a virtual environment, and some could be carried out with little modification based on the ideas and imagination of teachers, coaches and parents in real-world conditions. Throughout the pandemic period, when not only pupils but also teachers moved into the domestic environment, ICT helped to create suitable working conditions for teaching and learning. Thus, digital technologies have also become an alternative solution in the framework of organizing and implementing leisure time activities and have largely replaced real conditions.

Covid-19, Eating Behaviour and Related Limited Physical Activity in University Students of Islamabad

The sudden epidemic of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in March 2020 impelled the government to implement disease control measures resulting in home quarantine, isolation, and restricted outdoor activities for people of all ages. Though such controlled measures were essential to abate the spread of COVID-19, they impacted the daily activities of youth resulting in overall reduced physical activity and leading to a sedentary lifestyle among them. Moreover, disruption of normal routines and consequent boredom impacted their eating behaviors by swaying their regular meal patterns. The objective of the present study is to explore the relationship between physical activity and eating behavior among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The duration of the study was 10 months from January 2021 to October 2021. The sample was chosen and data was collected through questionnaires provided in hard forms well as web-survey. Results revealed that there is no relationship between physical activities and eating behaviors, also home quarantine and limited physical activity had no effect on their eating behavior.

Moral and patriotic coordinates of volunteer activity as a means of building educational and socio-pedagogical work

In the article, the built picture of the four-vector phenomenology of voluntary activity (heroic, victim, transformative, life-affirming) can serve as a kind of “ethical map” for measuring the motivation for participation in volunteering. In addition, it can serve as the basis for determining the goals and mission of building educational and socio-pedagogical work in various volunteer associations. The problem of the formation of social activity of student youth in the conditions of reforming Ukrainian society is analyzed, the criteria of social activity, the importance of social activity for the further development of society and the professional development of students are considered. The concept of volunteering as a segment of civil society, the main directions of volunteering in modern Ukraine, the impact of hostilities in the East of the country on the development of volunteering have been studied. The thesis about the dialectical relationship between social activity and students' participation in volunteer activities is substantiated, where volunteer activity is considered as a manifestation of social activity and as a factor in its formation. An example of the activities of a higher educational institution regarding the involvement of students in volunteer practice as an important factor in the formation of students' social activity is given.

The Role of Youth Programs and Activities in Inculcating the Values of Citizenship in the Omani Society

This study aims to evaluate youth programs and their role in promoting citizenship values among Omani youth and to know the differences between members of the sample according to some variables. In addition, knowing the suggestions aims at developing youth programs. The study adopted a descriptive and analytical approach, using a questionnaire tool consisting of (16) closed phrases and one open phrase. The target sample size reached (1000) examinations that included males and females, students, workers, and job seekers from all governorates. The study concluded that youth programs have a great role in developing citizenship values among Omani youth With a mean of (4.27). It found that there are no statistically significant differences in variables (gender, and geographical distribution) at the level of significance (α≤ 0.05), and also found that there are statistically significant differences among the sample members of an educational level variable at the level of (α≤ 0.05) and in favor of the minimum educational levels of (basic education "1-10", general education diploma, and university diploma "post-secondary"). The study recommended expansion of implementation of youth programs, Increasing the rate of women’s participation, in addition to developing a strategic plan for youth programs to ensure their sustainability, depending on national competencies from various state institutions to create targeted youth programs, and work to follow up the development of youth programs in line with Oman’s 2040 vision.

Leveraging the construct of physical literacy to promote physical activity for youth with obesity – A qualitative analysis of physical therapists’ perceptions

BackgroundPromoting physical activity has been identified as a pillar of obesity treatment and prevention. However, youth with obesity often present with physical, affective, and environmental barriers to physical activity engagement. The construct of physical literacy, which has garnered international attention as a holistic approach to understanding human movement, may improve physical activity promotion strategies for youth with obesity. However, literature has shown that healthcare providers are not engaged with the construct of physical literacy. MethodsThis qualitative study utilized a phenomenological approach and interpretivist epistemology. Three phases of data collection included member checks, semi-structured interviews, and a focus group with physical therapists treating youth with orthopedic and sport injuries. Simultaneous data collection and inductive analysis was designed to identify themes reflecting how participants utilized the construct of physical literacy to promote physical activity in a clinical setting. ResultsFour overarching themes were identified in our analysis as strategies for promoting activity and physical literacy development: 1) Movement Experience, 2) Individualized Care, 3) Movement Momentum, and 4) External Factors. ConclusionThe findings from this study highlight the usefulness of applying a physical literacy lens within physical activity promotion efforts among youth, which may be particularly important for youth with obesity. A high value was placed on the affective and behavioral determinants of physical activity. By applying a physical literacy lens, healthcare providers treating youth with obesity may be better equipped to address barriers and promote participation in physical activities that are enjoyable and build confidence. The findings from this study provide a foundation for future studies examining how healthcare providers can leverage the construct of physical literacy to improve physical activity outcomes among youth.

Social Activity of Outstanding Youths: SAPERE AUSO Scholarship Recipients

In this article, the authors analyze the pro-societal activities of students who were awarded the SAPERE AUSO scholarship, which is given to students in Warsaw, Poland. The aim of this study was to investigate the scope of social activities undertaken by scholarship beneficiaries of the SAPERE AUSO Warsaw scholarship program. The analysis revealed that these students were socially active at school, in their local community and across the country. The research also showed that the students were willing to share their talents, trying to find a use for them in society. Another group of students was those with social skills: increased empathy, an aptitude for organizing work and events, and leadership skills. Such young people are socially active regardless of their educational achievements. This is particularly important for educators and local governments, as it guides thinking about the education of gifted students, not only in the context of academic achievement, but also social achievement.