Youth Members Research Articles

Anti-Soviet Resistance of the Lithuanian Academic Youth in the 1950s and 1960s...

The main subject of this article is the anti-Soviet resistance of Lithuanian academic youth in the 1950s and 1960s. The anti-Soviet resistance movement showed that young people in Lithuania did not accept Soviet authority. They defined the Soviet regime as an occupying power and fought for Lithuanian independence. This battle for independence was not conducted with arms and was both organised and non-organised. The main forms of organised anti-Soviet resistance in Lithuania were the formation of anti-Soviet organisations and groups; the distribution of patriotic leaflets; painting patriotic slogans on walls, doors, etc.; raising national flags; and marking national and religious celebrations. Both non-organised and organised resistance had moral issues however. If you agreed with the Soviet lifestyle and system, you had to compromise yourself. Youths could not cope with the propaganda and moral limitations that were instituted by the Soviet regime, and they tried to rebel by reaching for new Western music, fashion, and other art forms. The ever increasing symbols of Western culture in Soviet Lithuania were also forbidden and persecuted. The forms of youth resistance in Lithuania showed the reluctance of young people to support the Soviet regime and lifestyle. The most active members of academic youth in Lithuania participated in anti-Soviet campaigns and the Soviet government treated them as nationalists, anti-Soviet elements. Youngsters who distributed patriotic leaflets or painted patriotic slogans on walls were not frequently punished, but they and sometimes their parents were reprimanded by Soviet activists, Komsomol members. Generally young people were sentenced to a term in a concentration camp for attending anti-Soviet organisations or groups. These punishments were strict and the mark of a previous conviction existed in the file of a person throughout the entire period of the Soviet occupation. This black mark in one’s file created complexity in one’s life in Soviet Lithuania and often conflict with society. The anti-Soviet resistance of Lithuanian academic youth in the 1950s and 1960s was inherent from all Lithuanian people anti-Soviet resistance. Many young people were sentenced for being anti-Soviet, but the most rebellious never relinquished their patriotism or fight for freedom. This unarmed fight for freedom in the 1950s and 1960s made the largest influence on further struggles in the 1970s and 1980s till the independence of Lithuania was re-established.

‘I’m massively into swastikas’: Jojo Rabbit as a counter-protest to Trump-era nationalist extremism

ABSTRACT Jojo Rabbit (2019), an ‘anti-hate satire’ about a Hitler Youth member, explores autocracy and prejudice through the child’s gaze. The film subverts several Holocaust film conventions, reversing the ‘weak Jew, Gentile savior’ trope and refusing to portray Nazis as inhumanly evil to illustrate the seduction of power and the complexities of compliance and resistance during the Nazi period – and today. This article argues that the socio-political climate surrounding the film’s release created a popular media narrative of Jojo Rabbit as a metaphor for and counter-protest to the rise of nationalist extremism in America following the presidential election of Donald Trump.

Minat Generasi Muda dalam Usaha Tani Padi Organik di Desa Gentungan Kecamatan Mojogedang Kabupaten Karanganyar

<p>The development of organic rice farming in Gentungan Village faced aging farmers. This research aims to assess the interest of the younger generation in organic rice farming in Gentungan Village, analyze the efforts made to increase youth interest in organic rice farming, and the impact of the existence of the Taruna Tani Lestari group. This research method uses descriptive qualitative. The location selection was purposively in Gentungan Village, Mojogedang Sub-district, Karanganyar. The number of informants in this research was 18, consisting of youth members of the Taruna Tani group, youth farmers not members of the Taruna Tani groups, and non-youth farmers—data analysis using Miles and Huberman using the Promethee method. Data validity used triangulation of sources and data collection methods. The results showed that youth interest in organic rice farming began to increase due to various efforts made by the village in collaboration with universities and other agricultural start-ups. The existing efforts include forming the Taruna Tani group, introducing technology and development of agricultural infrastructure, education and training in agriculture, collaborating with various stakeholders, establishing agro-tourism, and developing other commodities. However, the Gentungan Village government needs to formulate multiple policies in the Village Medium Term Development Plan (RPJM) related to efforts to increase youth interest in organic farming businesses to realize Gentungan Village as an Organic Village in 2030.</p>

Persepsi Pemuda terhadap Pekerjaan sebagai Petani di Desa Klepu, Kecamatan Butuh, Kabupaten Purworejo

<p><em>Agriculture is the primary support of a country, especially in rural areas. Klepu Village is a village in the Butuh Sub-district that still relies on agriculture as its main livelihood. However, the majority of farmers are now aged 40 and over. The younger generation tends to be more interested in working in other sectors than agriculture. This study examines and analyzes the perception of youth members of the Setya Bhakti youth organization in Klepu Village towards the farming profession. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Informants were selected using purposive sampling with a total of 16 people consisting of leader and members of the youth organization, and the village head. The research data consists of primary and secondary data collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation and validated using method triangulation and source triangulation. Data analysis was conducted using the interactive analysis method by Miles and Huberman. The study results indicate that the informants consider agriculture still viable for sustaining life in the village. Moreover, agriculture is still seen as a profession with good time flexibility, allowing work hours to be adjusted according to needs. Based on the interviews, the youth in Klepu Village are generally less interested in working in the agricultural sector. In the future, the government will pay more attention to the agricultural industry so that young people consider farming a viable livelihood.</em></p>

PEMAHAMAN REMAJA TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI AL QUR’AN DIGITAL DI MASJID NURUL HUDA CIKARANG BEKASI JAWA BARAT

Technological advances have produced many new products, including religion, one of which is the digital Koran, a product of technological progress. This is an advantage for Muslims, considering that digitalization makes it easier to read and search for verses, recitation signs, asbabun nuzul and so on. From these various convenience facilities, the question arises: what are the etiquettes of using the digital Al Qur'an application? Is it the same in responding to the Mushaf of the Qur'an? Based on these problems, researchers are interested in researching this matter. This research uses qualitative methods with the type of field research. This research focuses on the understanding and etiquette of adolescent girls in using the digital Al Qur'an application. This research was conducted at the Nurul Huda Mosque, West Cikarang, Bekasi, taking informants from 5 female youth members of the mosque. Online interviews were carried out data collection was via WhatsApp video call. The research results show that mosque teenagers have different opinions in choosing the type of digital Al Qur'an application because they look at the features and file size of the application. The majority of teenagers have the same opinion regarding the etiquette of using the digital Al Qur'an, namely that it must be holy, and the place for reading must be clean. The implications of this research are more flexibility in reading the Qur'an, creative and innovative learning approaches, and strengthening skills in using technology.

Strategies For Developing Agro-Tourism Areas And Community Empowerment Based On The Advantages Of Local Resources In The Taba Penanjung District, Central Bengkulu Regency

Abstract Agro-tourism is an agriculture-based business that is open to the public. Developing agro-tourism based on regional advantages is a promising prospect for improving a region’s economy. By synergizing all available resources and empowering the community to manage agro-tourism, the economy in Taba Penanjung district can be improved. This study aimed to determine the strategy for developing integrated commodity-based agro-tourism in Taba Penanjung district, Central Bengkulu Regency. The research was conducted in Taba Penanjung district, considering that this area has strategic agricultural and agro-tourism potential in Bengkulu Province. The respondents in this study were 20 community leaders, village officials, agro-tourism managers, and youth members of youth organizations. This study uses SWOT analysis to create a development strategy. The results of this study are: 1) The results of the IFAS calculation get a total weight value of 2.852, and the EFAS calculation gets a total weight value of 2.576 2) In the IE matrix, the agro-tourism area in Taba Penanjung district is in quadrant V which means this agro-tourism area is in medium position with a strategy that can be implemented, namely to hold and maintain because Taba Penanjung district have good internal strength and external opportunities.

Parental Child Socialization and the Ecclesiastical Community

The aim of the article is to evaluate the effectiveness of child socialization in the Anglican episcopacy of Embu, Kenya. The article delves into socialization in the ecclesiastical circles pertaining to integral development models for teenagers in terms of their physical (body), spiritual (soul), emotional (mind) and social values. In particular, the Anglican Church socializes her children in order to help them grow and become strong Christians; and this is ideally done to mould them from an early age in all dimensions of life, namely: morally, socially and spiritually. However, in spite of being socialized through different rites of passage, the youth members are battling with different forms of moral concerns. The article suggests that there is need for the Anglican Church to re-evaluate her socialization programmes in order to minimize moral decadency among the youth.

Combatting Child Marriage

Numerous initiatives, including one in the Philippines, have been developed around the world to support the demand to end child marriage. Child marriage is widely practiced in indigenous and Muslim communities in the Philippines, but Republic Act No. 11596, known as the "Prohibition of Child Marriage Law," made it illegal in January 2022. Several actors, including youth groups in Muslim Mindanao, are seen as participants in this great success. This study aims to investigate the engagements and contributions of two Bangsamoro youth civil society organizations (CSOs) in this advocacy to recognize youth participation. Also, this study uses an institutional approach to seek and identify the enabling environment for youth participation in their quest to become active agents of positive change. Qualitative approaches are used to collect data from CSO youth members and other key informants. The findings imply that institutionalizing participation venues and the availability of initiatives funded by diverse donors promote robust youth engagement. Respondents also identified community involvement and school-based leadership development as motivators for joining and forming organizations. Networks among Bangsamoro youth groups encourage involvement and provide support in the pursuit of their advocacy. Intergenerational differences, on the other hand, limit youth engagement.
 
 Keywords: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, CEFM, Youth-led engagement, Civil society organizations, Institutions

Pemanfaatan Minyak Jelantah sebagai Lilin Aroma Terapi untuk Meningkatkan Minat Berwirausaha Pemuda Muhammadiyah Desa Batu Belah

This service activity aims to increase the entrepreneurial interest of Muhammadiyah Youth members in Batu Belah Village, Kampar District, Kampar Regency, by utilizing community waste, namely used cooking oil which is disposed of in the surrounding environment. The method used is to provide training in processing used cooking oil into aromatherapy candles. From the training provided, it is hoped that it will create a new entrepreneur in the partner environment so that it can increase the income of its members.

Modeling the Adoption of Aquaculture Technologies among the Members of 4-H Club Youth

Aquaculture farming in the country Philippines has played a vital role concerning employment and food security for every Filipino. This article aimed to look into a piece of information that explicate the factors of aquaculture technology adoption among the 4-H club youth members. The study uses primary data gathered from selected members of 4-H club youth in Southern Leyte, Philippines. Standard descriptive measures were calculated to characterize and describe the collected information and a statistical model were engaged to capture the significant predictors of the adoption of aquaculture technologies among youth. Results revealed that there are only a few (10.17%) of the youth members are adopting aquaculture technology. The members are neutral on their perception of aquaculture technology concerning complexity, economically viable, and environmentally safe. In addition, they disagree on the compatibility and minimal risk of the said technology. The regression model reveals that older adults (p-value<0.1), males (p-value<0.1), and higher income (p-value<0.05) are more likely to adopt the technology. The inverse effect from 4-H coordinator influence (p-value<0.05) and environmental safety characteristics (p-value<0.1) was found in the model regarding adopting the technology. Moreover, youth members are likely to adopt the technology if it is economically viable (p-value<0.05) to them. Hence, it is concluded that if the technology is affordable and understood by the farmers, there is a strong likelihood that they will adopt it in their respective places. The study suggests that the local government must support and implement more training and workshop for aquaculture technology to encourage and educate more youth.

MARXIST-LENINIST PERSPECTIVES ON PROPAGANDA WORK WITH YOUTH UNIONS IN PROTECTING THE PARTY'S IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION TODAY

Recognizing the important role of propaganda work in the success or failure of the revolutionary movement and the leadership of the Communist Party, the classical theorists of Marxism-Leninism have outlined comprehensive points on this field of work. These insights are crucial for the Youth Union in implementing propaganda work to protect the Party's ideological foundation in the current period. Therefore, studying the Marxist-Leninist perspectives on propaganda work is not only theoretically significant but also possesses profound practical value, especially in the context of increasingly sophisticated schemes and tactics by hostile forces aiming at various targets, including youth members.

The dynamics of self-identity among habaib lovers: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of Indonesian Generation Z

This article explores the self-identity dynamics of Generation Z habaib lovers in Indonesia. Data were collected through 60 to 120 minutes of in-depth interviews with ten members of Habib-led assemblies identified as part of Generation Z (aged 12-27 years) selected through a purposive sampling technique. A qualitative approach was chosen, with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) with the help of NVivo 12 software to organize the data. Three subordinate themes emerged: the motivation to become a habaib lover, the process of searching for self-identity, and cohesiveness towards the habaib assembly. These themes are related to the formation of self-identity in Generation Z. This study concludes that the self-identity of the youth members of the community is shaped and catalyzed by the meaning of holiness of the habaib as a prophet's descendant figure. The findings contribute to developing the concept of Muslim youth self-identity through empirical studies on adolescent self-identity formation.

Community-Based Tourism Initiatives as a Tool for Empowering Indigenous Communities: Evidence from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Summary Community-based tourism (CBT) is seen as an opportunity for equitable development and sharing of benefits among host community members. It is an alternative to the mass tourism phenomenon and a way to introduce sustainable management of natural resources. Tourism social enterprises often accompany CBT initiatives, emphasising the social force of tourism as an activity. They enable communities to address social issues while developing market-based activities, deal with injustice in tourism, and respond to the capitalist development strategies applied in the so-called major destinations. In this work, we explore four indigenous community-based initiatives in the hinterland of the Yucatan Peninsula, one of Mexico’s main tourist areas. Through a fieldwork case study approach, we examine the internal governance of these initiatives, the role of external actors and the community approach to developing conscious tourism activities that support local livelihoods, value cultural heritage, and safeguard the natural environment. We find that tourism creates a spillover effect by providing opportunities for the development of complementary economic activities, decreasing the dependence on a single sector. Concurrently, tourism development empowers women and youth members of the communities by creating the possibilities for them to take leading roles in different activities. Information © The Authors 2023

PELATIHAN KEORGANISASIAN KARANG TARUNA DWI MANUNGGAL DESA JAGAN BENDOSARI SUKOHARJO

This Community Service activity was carried out as a form of youth organization Dwi Manunggal, Jagan Village, Bendosari, Sukoharjo in increasing the knowledge and abilities of members in planning and carrying out activities. Where the main problem faced by the youth committee is that youth members in planning and carrying out activities have begun to show a significant decline in enthusiasm, one of which is the lack of response to existing activities. To revive the spirit of youth organizations in planning and carrying out activities, organizational training activities were held for members of youth organizations Dwi Manunggal, Jagan Village, Bendosari, Sukoharjo. In the activity, it was also explained about the existing conditions or problems of the Dwi Manunggal youth organization and also the solutions. The results of this community service activity showed that based on the results of the discussion after the delivery of the material it was found that members of the Dwi Manunggal youth organization became more knowledgeable about an organization so that the Dwi Manunggal youth organization could become a place for good self-development of its members

African Swine Fever: A Review of Current Disease Management Strategies and Risks Associated with Exhibition Swine in the United States

African swine fever is a high-consequence foreign animal disease endemic to sub-Saharan Africa and the island of Sardinia. The U.S. is the world’s third largest pork producer, and ASF introduction would severely disrupt the pork supply chain, emphasizing the need to protect market access for U.S. proteins. However, niche producers raising swine intended for exhibition may not follow stringent biosecurity protocols, and livestock show circuits may promote untracked animal movement across the country, potentially exacerbating virus’ spread in the event of ASF incursion into the U.S. Youth membership in state or national swine organizations offers a route for outreach and educational activities to enhance foreign animal disease preparedness, and adult presence at swine exhibitions allows a wide variety of programming for all ages to better serve all levels of understanding.

Peran Organisasi Karang Taruna dalam Meningkatkan Sumber Daya Manusia

This research was conducted because he wanted to find out more regarding "The Role of Youth Organizations in Improving Human Resources" in accordance with the main issues raised, namely the role of youth organizations in improving human resources in Kepuh Kemiri Village, Tulangan District, Sidoarjo Regency. Which aims to explain the role and efforts of Karang Taruna in increasing human resources in Kepuh Kemiri Village. The research method used is qualitative. The subjects of this study were the youth committee and local residents. By using data collection techniques, namely through interviews and observation. The results of this study indicate that there are several activities, roles and efforts of youth organizations that have not been maximized in the development of human resources. Members of youth organizations with student status also help in human resource development. The conclusion that can be drawn from this research is that the role played by youth board members with student status is to improve discipline, provide motivation for all youth youth members. Some of the supporting factors include: Adequate human resources owned by administrators with student status, Responsibility and cooperation from all parties, There is support from the community.

Developing Workforce Skills and Capacity in Telehealth: What LEND Trainees Need to Know.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the way health-related services are delivered, rapidly shifting from in-person to telehealth visits. To ensure that future healthcare providers are fully prepared to deliver services to families of youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD), understanding telehealth's advantages and barriers is vital. To this end, data were gathered to inform the development of a nationally available telehealth curriculum aimed at training future healthcare professionals from the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) network. Surveys were sent out nationally to current LEND trainees, practicing healthcare professionals, and family members of youth with NDD in November of 2020. Multiple choice and free response questions were completed and analyzed. A total of N = 208 surveys were completed (88 LEND trainees, 94 practicing professionals, 23 family members). Most survey respondents reported having positive experiences with telehealth. LEND trainees and current healthcare professionals cited increased access to care and engagement as the top benefit of telehealth. Most family members reported using telehealth services (78%) and felt it was superior to in-person visits in terms of location of visit, scheduling, and meeting transportation needs. Trainees and professionals agreed the top barriers to telehealth for families were lack of broadband access and complexity of implementation and use. LEND trainees agreed telehealth basics should be included in LEND curriculum. Trainees, professionals, and family members all agreed that knowing the basics of telehealth is essential for effective telehealth service delivery. Emerging healthcare professionals need to understand how those they will be serving engage with technology, their levels of experience in this area, and effective strategies for engaging children and youth with NDD through telehealth. This will bridge the engagement gap many families of children with disabilities face when not meeting in person. Findings from this study contributed to the design of learning materials that currently support LEND trainees across the country in developing these skills.

Implementation of ideas of humanism in alternative education: foreign experience

In modern conditions, the trend of increasing demands on the education system regarding its compliance with the needs of society as a whole and the needs and requests of various categories of consumers of educational services is clearly observed. International practice has recognized that one of the ways to modernize the traditional education system is the introduction of alternative education. Therefore, in today's conditions, in many countries of the world, alternative education is not only formed and incorporated into the general education system; it acts as a significant factor in improving the traditional education system and its compliance with standards and requests of various categories of consumers of educational services. The modern realities of Ukraine, caused by Russia's full-scale war against our country, which caused large internal displacement of Ukrainian citizens, the departure of millions of them outside the country, a significant number of wounded and mentally traumatized, for whom the problem of choosing appropriate forms of education, development, life and of professional self-determination and self-realization, the necessity and expediency of modernizing the existing education system are put on the agenda with particular urgency. Authors analyzed the content of scientific definitions of alternative pedagogy, alternative education, forms of alternative education; the potential possibilities of alternative education are revealed; the leading strategies underlying the activity of foreign alternative educational institutions (bricolage, visualization, plurality of intelligence and transdisciplinarity) are characterized. The peculiarities of the functioning of individual alternative education institutions are revealed, which deserve special attention regarding the introduction of conceptual ideas of their functioning in the educational space of Ukraine with the aim of humanizing the education system in Ukraine and creating favorable conditions for the development, life and professional self-determination and self-realization of all members of society, especially children and youth.

“There is just more love in it”: a qualitative study of youth voice and relatedness in U.S. youth circus programs

ABSTRACT Recreational youth circus programs are a unique context for positive youth development. Anecdotal evidence suggests that young people feel heard in these programs, and research in other recreation settings shows that participation in decision making helps youth connect with others. The present study therefore examined how youth voice is supported at five youth circus programs across the United States through program observations and qualitative interviews with participants (N = 17, ages 12–18) and staff (N = 13). Thematic analysis revealed that both youth and staff felt their circus programs listen to youth members, although actual options for engagement varied. Furthermore, the love and acceptance of the circus community was omnipresent in the interviews; a feeling of belonging/relatedness even for individuals who felt excluded elsewhere. This study shows that youth circus can foster belonging and inclusion, and raises questions about the differences between perceived and actual opportunities for youth voice in recreation contexts.

Makna Quarter Life Crisis : Studi Fenomenologi Pemuda Gereja Kristus Gunung Putri

This research aims to find out about the meaning of the Quarter Life Crisis and whether there is an influence from the environment as well as communication among the youth of Christ Gunung Putri church. The method used in this study uses qualitative methods in this study, namely researchers use descriptive data that uses several words, either written or spoken, by behavior and people who will be observed. The approach used is phenomenology to understand the meaning of the Quarter Life Crisis among the youth of the Christ Gunung Putri Church. The informants in this study were young members of the Christen Gunung Putri church aged 18-29 years who were going through the Quarter Life Crisis phase. The results of this study consist of two main issues, namely regarding the meaning of the Quarter Life Crisis and its influence on communication among the youth of Christ the Gunung Putri church. With the experiences felt by the informants raises questions that refer to how the meaning of the Quarter Life Crisis is in the communication of the youth of the church of Christ the Gunung Putri. Based on the direct experience experienced by the informants about the Quarter Life Crisis phase, it produces various meanings. This meaning is of course related to one's background, age, communication patterns, and responses from the surrounding environment. Quarter Life Crisis as a phase of crisis at the age from adolescence to adulthood, which they are generally experiencing at this time. Feelings of anxiety, worry about the future, confusion, searching for identity, feeling insecure and having many demands they feel at this time. Of course, all informants had conducted intrapersonal communication (by struggling with themselves for any concerns as well as making decisions) and also interpersonal (sharing with fellow youth members which resulted in comfort, relief and helpful inside) during the Quarter Life Crisis phase.
 Keywords: Quarter Life Crisis, intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication