Youth Culture Research Articles

Peculiarities of the application of physical culture and sports rehabilitation of adolescents aged 12-15 years with Down syndrome in rehabilitation centers for persons with disabilities

In the article, based on the study of scientific literature, an analysis of the peculiarities of physical culture and sports rehabilitation of adolescents aged 12-15 years with Down syndrome in rehabilitation centers for persons with disabilities was carried out. In the course of the obtained data, the problem of the use of physical culture and sports rehabilitation of adolescents aged 12-15 years with Down syndrome in rehabilitation centers for persons with disabilities was identified and considered. It is indicated that physical culture and sports rehabilitation of adolescents aged 12-15 years with Down syndrome is aimed at restoring their cognitive functions, aerobic capacity, development of balance, muscle strength and functional abilities of the body. Among the main goals of physical culture and sports rehabilitation of teenagers with Down syndrome, scientists include: increasing muscle strength; increase in muscle endurance; increasing the stability of the joints in case of hypermobility of the joints; teaching the control mechanisms of postural stability, balance, coordination and controlled abilities; correction of posture and correct body position. The peculiarities of the use of means and methods of physical culture and sports rehabilitation of adolescents aged 12-15 years with Down syndrome in rehabilitation centers for persons with disabilities were analyzed. It is indicated that the means of physical culture and sports rehabilitation in the process of recovery of teenagers with Down's syndrome should ensure improvement of existing and development of new skills of motor functions; development of alternative dynamics in case of impaired motor functions; motivation to improve health. The advantages of using physical culture and sports rehabilitation in the process of restoring the health of adolescents aged 12-15 with Down syndrome in rehabilitation centers for persons with disabilities have been revealed.

‘Within the limits of decency and modesty’: the construction of cis-heteronormativity in New Brunswick school dress code policies

ABSTRACT This study considers the ways school dress code policies in the Atlantic Canadian province of New Brunswick subtly perpetuate heteronormative and cisgendered assumptions regarding acceptable youth cultures. Although past media attention in the province has drawn attention to their indiscriminate enforcement, little is known on how these policies implicate queer and trans youth. Using critical discourse analysis, I collect and analyse data from 113 dress code policies across the region and examine how the language constructs norms about gender and sexuality. My findings reveal many policies using language which largely excludes the stylistic expression of queer and trans students: The texts nullify overall student sexuality and attempt to stabilise gender in ways that make sense to oppressive systems. I argue that my findings have broader appeal to other educational jurisdictions and can be applied to a wider set of discourses and practices around school dress code policies.

Public Service Accountability at the Youth Sports Service, Culture and Tourism of Majene Regency

The purpose of this research is to analyze the Accountability of public services in the Department of Youth Sports, Culture and Tourism of Majene Regency. The type of research used in this research is explanatory research. This research uses data collection techniques in the form of secondary literature studies with qualitative analysis techniques. The end result of this research is a description of the causal context or cause-effect relationship. The results of this research indicate that public service accountability is not yet optimal and needs to be improved in terms of visitor interview results and direct inspection of tourism sector facilities. The author found that tourist facilities such as places of worship, toilets and In addition, the consistency of levies set on each tourist attraction is not optimal, which differs from visitors, and there are still many waste scattered around tourist attractions, disrupting the comfort of visitors.

Introduction: Youth cultures in Nordic cinema

Youth cultures have had a ubiquitous presence on Nordic screens for more than seven decades and are currently experiencing a surge in visibility across streaming platforms. However, studies pertaining to the production, representation and reception of youth film in Nordic cinema have been scarce. This introduction to the In Focus section ‘Youth cultures in Nordic cinema’ provides background and context for the section and presents its four contributing articles.

Exploring the Impact of Social Media on the Integration of Western Cultural Elements by University Students in China

This paper delves into the profound impact of social media on the cultural dynamics of Chinese university students, with a particular emphasis on how these digital landscapes mediate the integration, adaptation, and at times, resistance to Western cultural elements. As digital platforms become increasingly central to daily life, they not only serve as conduits for global cultural exchange but also as arenas where cultural identities are negotiated and redefined. By conducting a comprehensive analysis of popular social media platforms among Chinese youth, such as Weibo, WeChat, and Douyin, this study uncovers the complex interplay between global cultural flows and local traditions. It examines how these interactions influence the formation of identity, the evolution of values, and the adoption of social practices among the youth in China. The investigation reveals that while social media facilitates the exposure to and engagement with Western culture, Chinese university students approach these encounters with a critical eye, selectively adopting elements that resonate with their personal and cultural identity while resisting those that conflict with traditional values. This selective engagement highlights a dynamic process of cultural hybridization, where Western influences are not merely absorbed passively but are actively interpreted, modified, and integrated into the fabric of Chinese youth culture. The findings underscore the role of social media as a significant force in shaping contemporary cultural landscapes, offering insights into the broader implications of digital technology on cultural globalization and identity formation in the context of China’s rapidly changing society.

COVID-19, Satirical Activism, and Chinese Youth Culture: An Introduction

This article introduces the key theme of the special issue on “satirical activism and youth culture in and beyond COVID-19 China.” It contextualizes the case studies offered by the five articles in the special issue in three key terms: COVID-19, satirical activism, and Chinese youth culture. It asks: What are the new and evolving forms and genres of satirical activism in China, and what is the implication of satirical activism on Chinese youth culture? The article points out the significance of the study of dynamics and politics of the relationship between humor and satire, youth, popular culture, and citizen activism in the era of digital connectivity and vernacular creativity; it calls for more research on the roles of humor and satire in manufacturing and managing consent and opinion.

Youth and popular culture in Africa: media, music, and politics Youth and popular culture in Africa: media, music, and politics , edited by Paul Ugor, Rochester, University of Rochester Press, 2021, 416 pp., $97.98 (paperback), ISBN-13: 978-1-64825-024-8

Youth and popular culture in Africa: media, music, and politics <b>Youth and popular culture in Africa: media, music, and politics</b> , edited by Paul Ugor, Rochester, University of Rochester Press, 2021, 416 pp., $97.98 (paperback), ISBN-13: 978-1-64825-024-8

Practice theory approach to Gen Z’s sustainable clothing consumption in Finland

PurposeThis paper aims to answer the questions of what clothing practices related to sustainable fashion can be observed in young consumers' daily lives in Finland’s capital region and what prevents their further proliferation.Design/methodology/approachThis is qualitative research that draws from 22 semi-structured interviews with high school students in the capital area of Finland. The data were analyzed with the use of thematic analysis, a flexible method of data analysis that allows for the extraction of categories from both theoretical concepts and data.FindingsThis paper contributes to studies of young people’s consumption with the practice theory approach, putting forward the category of following sustainable fashion as an integrative practice. The three-element model of the practice theory allows answering the question of challenges that prevent the practice from shaping. The paper further advances this approach by identifying a list of context-specific dispersed practices incorporated into sustainable fashion.Practical implicationsThe study suggests practical ways of improving clothing consumption based on the practice theory approach and findings from empirical research. Sustainable practices require competences, knowledge and skills that the school, as an institution working closely with high school students, could help develop.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the current studies of sustainability and youth culture of consumption with a practice theory approach and findings, related to a particular context of a country from Northern Europe.

The perception of misinformation by young students from a Brazilian sociocultural context: reflections and clues for media education

Based on a doctoral study developed in the Brazilian sociocultural context, the article reflects on the perception of misinformation among young students from public and private schools. In a society permeated by the digital world in the broader context of socio-materiality, the complexity of the terms Misinformation, Fake News, and Post-truth shows the difficulty of understanding true and false nowadays. In the capitalism of data, algorithms, control, and vigilance, misinformation is an increasingly discussed theme in digital culture due to the problems created in the political, economic, social, cultural, and political spheres. The implications of this phenomenon reverberate throughout the educational ecosystem, the teaching-learning interactions and relations in the school, and other informal and non-formal educational spaces. Grounded on the dialogue between cultural studies, media-education, and youth cultures, we seek to identify young students' perceptions of misinformation to create a formative path in the media-education perspective. The qualitative and exploratory research involved an empirical dimension conducted with young students from 14 to 21 years old in Curitiba and Colombo in Paraná, Brazil. We traced the group's profile through the European Framework for Digital competencies during workshops on media education, aiming to identify and reflect on how young students receive, understand, analyze, check, and share information. The workshop analyses suggested clues to build media competencies in the youth culture contexts and how schools can/should develop a work in the perspective of media education to build a better understanding of oneself, the other, and the world, producing and sharing messages and information with more responsibility in the perspectives of citizenship and belonging.

The Elasticity Of Caste In The Sikh Diaspora: Jat Cool and Caste Masculinities in the Pacific Northwest

Abstract: This article examines the transnational dimensions of caste and gender in the Punjabi Sikh diaspora of the Pacific Northwest. I explore how Jats (a landowning caste from Punjab, India) have positioned themselves at times as superior to Chamars (Punjabi Dalits or caste oppressed peoples) in the US-Canada borderland diaspora. Though Sikhism is a religion founded on anti-caste origins, the simultaneous repudiation of caste and celebration of Jat pride paradoxically illustrates structures of caste within the religion. The article unsettles the ways in which Jat men in the diaspora can be implicated in Jat pride and Jat cool: a social currency intertwined with popular culture and social media that reveals a particular caste masculinity. While not all Jats engage with Jat pride, and in fact many are involved in anti-caste praxis, it is important to situate the pervasiveness of these hierarchical ideologies within intra-Sikh communities to understand the permutations and stickiness of caste within the diaspora. I build on Asian American approaches to theorizing caste, youth cultures, and notions of “cool” to ultimately reveal how caste, rather than fixed or natural, is an elastic concept that is contingent upon how it is deployed within Sikh diasporic geographies and temporalities.

MODERN APPROACHES TO PROMOTING YOUTH CULTURE

The article examines the conditions and topical issues of comprehensive and cultural improvement of the culture of modern youth by further improving the educational process in the family and educational institutions.

A Study on Experience of Participants in the Youth Arts and Culture Online Program: Focusing on SM Entertainment SMile Music Festival

A Study on Experience of Participants in the Youth Arts and Culture Online Program: Focusing on SM Entertainment SMile Music Festival

Reading Culture of Teenagers in Social Media: A Study of Reading Habits and Perception of Online Literary and Educational Content by Teenagers

The article is devoted to the study of teenagers' reading culture on social media. The study aims to explore the reading culture of adolescents on social media platforms and assess the educational potential that these platforms (Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube) offer for teenage reading and education. As part of an effective study of teenagers' reading habits, the authors surveyed respondents. The survey results revealed the adolescents' perception of literary and educational content online. The study outlines the main trends in the reading culture of teenagers. It defines the preferences of adolescents in the literary aspect and describes the main factors influencing the reading culture. The paper describes the specifics of social media's influence on adolescent reading culture. In particular, it describes the role of book bloggers and book communities in shaping teenagers' tastes in reading. This study aims to investigate the reading culture of teenagers on social media and to assess the educational potential of these media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube) for teenage reading and education. The object of the study is the reading culture of teenagers. The study applied such research methods as description, analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization, modelling, and content analysis. The article examines the reading culture of adolescents on social networks. The authors describe the place of reading and social networks in teenagers' lives in the information society. The essence of blogging and digitalization in terms of book trends is described. The study of reading habits and perception of literary and educational content online by adolescents is analyzed. In addition, the authors summarize the main results of the study and assess the educational potential of social networks. The main age, gender, and social parameters of the respondents are determined.

Media facade transformation: Shaping youth culture

In today's digitally dominated world, mass media plays a pivotal role in shaping societal norms. The 21st century is marked by innovative technologies, with new media significantly influencing the younger generations. The emergence of digital media, particularly in communication technology, has brought about substantial lifestyle changes. The advent of internet services has remarkably improved societies worldwide, with an increasing number of people contributing to the economic development of their countries. Despite numerous advantages, this article sheds light on the drawbacks associated with the excessive use of the internet and social media, particularly impacting younger members of society. An alarming trend is observed where children spend more time on social media than on essential activities such as sleep. This article delves into the profound influence of such digital addiction on the nature and behavior of the youth. The transformation brought about by digital technologies has profoundly altered the communication and interaction patterns of young individuals.

Going against the grain? A longitudinal study of the material-discursive practices of staying among young adults in rural Finland

ABSTRACT This article explores what staying rural means for Finnish young people who envision, or consider, a future in sparsely populated regions. The article draws on a qualitative longitudinal study of youth from three different regions. They were followed through qualitative participatory research methods since the age of 15 (2015–2022). The article opens new perspectives on the processes of staying rural by drawing on new materialist framework. The article suggests that staying should be viewed as a dynamic process in which different temporalities, materialities, and agencies intra-act, and which is marked by continuous decision-making and movement. The article introduces the concept of material-discursive practices of staying to highlight that staying is not only about individual or even human conditions but an intra-action of matter and meaning. Particular attention is paid to three material-discursive practices of staying by Finnish rural young people: (1) transgenerational practices of staying, (2) educational and career-related practices of staying, and (3) the outspoken tendency of ‘going against the grain’ in relation to urban youth cultures and normative expectations.

Oriental Punk Aesthetics and Youth Discourse Construction in Chinese Animated Films: Taking the New Gods Series of Animated Films as an Example

Although punk culture was introduced into China from the West, with the rapid development of Chinese science and technology and the enhancement of the consciousness of national discourse construction, Chinese punk culture has shown a breakthrough trend. Meanwhile, as a significant representation of youth subculture, punk culture always pays attention to youth culture's reality to convey young people's spiritual needs. With the development of the Internet, the attitude of youth has gradually changed from complete rebellion to looking out from the edge to the center, showing the tension of resistance and compromise. In this paper, the author studies Oriental punk aesthetics and youth discourse construction in Chinese animated films, and the New Gods series of animated films is taken as a case study. According to analysis, it is concluded that the New Gods series connects the punk style with national identity, finds the commonality between punk culture and the spiritual core of the films, and fits with the discourse of youth in the context of national culture, so as to construct a localized mythological space based on national historical experience and explore the mode of youth culture with Oriental punk aesthetics.

Young people (de)politicizing youth cultures: agency, well-being, and claims for change

ABSTRACT This paper investigates unauthorized practices of sticker art that usually understood by scholars as political acts and yet narrated as apolitical by the sticker artists themselves. In order to analytically explore this contradiction, the article examines how and why representatives of youth culture (de)politicize their practices and present themselves as (non)political subject. The concept of (de)politicization is utilized as a tool enabling researchers to analyze what actions and intentions actors wish to present as claims for social change and what not, and the rationale for this. Using ethnographic data on the sticker artists’ community in St. Petersburg, Russia collected in 2016-2021, I scrutinized the nexus of the ethics, esthetics, and politics of youth culture in order to reveal how certain combinations of ethics and its visual manifestations are connected to the young people’s (de)politicization of practices in a given socio-political environment. Through the example of sticker artists, the paper discusses the alternative types of claims that do not follow the logic of resistance and shows young people’s complex work of politicization and depoliticization, which contributes to their liberation from subordination and provides them with an opportunity to live a meaningful life in their own manner.

Language use as stancetaking on motivations for romantic relationships among female undergraduates

This paper explores motivations for love as stancetaking in the discourse on romantic relationships among female undergraduates in two Universities in Southern Nigeria. Insights from Community of Practice and Appraisal Theory were used to instantiate the use of situated linguistic choices to establish the different impulses for female undergraduates’ engagement in heterosexual relationships. Data for the study were generated through (non)participant observation, informal interactions and semi-structured interviews involving a representative sample of 44 female undergraduates. The findings show that the participants utilised youth culture of sexual expressiveness to establish their motivations for love, cognitively construed as stancetaking on romantic relationships with their male sexual partners. Participants’ language use shows that the female students’ motivations for loving their male sexual partners include: high sexual performance, good academic performance, financial benefits, intention to get married in future, access to power and security, and physical attractiveness. This study, aside from establishing the increasing practice of heterosexual relationships among Nigerian university undergraduates, has also presented participants’ motivations for sexual the practices as the girls’ peculiar sexual narrations of their worldview. This also shows the creation of situated linguistic choices as outcome of ‘new’ youth expressive culture as demonstrated in the discourse of their sexual relationships and experience within the liberal university environment.

Exploring the Socio-Musical Legacy of Moheener Ghoraguli, the Progressive Rock Pioneers of Bengal

ABSTRACT This article explores the legacy act of Calcutta’s first progressive/folk Bengali rock band, Moheener Ghoraguli, founded in 1975 during a time of societal unrest. Emerging as a focal point of urban youth culture, their music, rooted in regional language, and drawing on the 1960s global rock phenomenon and Bengali folk music, fostered a sense of community among the urban Calcutta youth. Unpacking the legacy of Moheener Ghoraguli sheds light on cultural heritage, memory, and peak musical experiences in urban Bengal.

The 1968 Olympic Games: Tourism as Part of Nation Branding in Mexico

The Federal Mexican Government organized and funded the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. The federal government used these as a platform to show and further enhance the country’s economic growth. As part of these strategies, the organizers implemented international campaigns, among them increasing international tourism. Government officials were also in charge of the Department of Tourism. During the Olympics, the organizers tried to go beyond the promotion of culture and nature and advertised Mexico as a country for cosmopolitan consumer experiences. The organizers kept promoting history and nature, as done previously, but also showed youth culture and nightlife. The modernity and western values associated with the Olympic Games coincided with the global objectives of Mexican government officials.