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Arlette Simo Fotso - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the effect of family and neighbourhood social capital on Youth mental health in south africa
Journal of Adolescence, 2020Co-Authors: Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun, Arlette Simo FotsoAbstract:Abstract Introduction Despite the prevalence of mental illness among young adults in South Africa, few studies have examined its correlation with social capital using nationally representative data. Sources of social capital are different for Youth, which is why understanding the correlation between family and neighbourhood social capital and mental health outcomes is important for designing optimal interventions. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between social capital and Youth mental health. We also sought to understand whether family social capital was more protective for the mental health of Youth compared to neighbourhood social capital. Methods Using the National Income Dynamics Survey data for South Africa, we examine these associations among 2307 Youth aged 15–24 across the four waves. Multilevel logistic regression was used to examine these associations. Results Our findings emphasize the substantial burden of mental illness among Youth in South Africa (26% in wave 4). Although results for parental presence were not significant, family social capital measured by household income significantly decreased the odds of incident depression only for those belonging to the third quintile (aOR 0.74, 95% CI 0.54–1.01). High perception of crime in the neighbourhood was associated with significantly higher odds of incident depression (aOR 1.33, 95% CI 1.06–1.67). Conclusions Our results confirm the independent effect of neighbourhood characteristics on Youth mental health and did not support family social capital as being protective for developing depression. This implies that Youth Program planners must focus on community context in improving Youth developmental outcomes such as mental health.
Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the effect of family and neighbourhood social capital on Youth mental health in south africa
Journal of Adolescence, 2020Co-Authors: Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun, Arlette Simo FotsoAbstract:Abstract Introduction Despite the prevalence of mental illness among young adults in South Africa, few studies have examined its correlation with social capital using nationally representative data. Sources of social capital are different for Youth, which is why understanding the correlation between family and neighbourhood social capital and mental health outcomes is important for designing optimal interventions. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between social capital and Youth mental health. We also sought to understand whether family social capital was more protective for the mental health of Youth compared to neighbourhood social capital. Methods Using the National Income Dynamics Survey data for South Africa, we examine these associations among 2307 Youth aged 15–24 across the four waves. Multilevel logistic regression was used to examine these associations. Results Our findings emphasize the substantial burden of mental illness among Youth in South Africa (26% in wave 4). Although results for parental presence were not significant, family social capital measured by household income significantly decreased the odds of incident depression only for those belonging to the third quintile (aOR 0.74, 95% CI 0.54–1.01). High perception of crime in the neighbourhood was associated with significantly higher odds of incident depression (aOR 1.33, 95% CI 1.06–1.67). Conclusions Our results confirm the independent effect of neighbourhood characteristics on Youth mental health and did not support family social capital as being protective for developing depression. This implies that Youth Program planners must focus on community context in improving Youth developmental outcomes such as mental health.
Harris Cooper - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Effectiveness of Mentoring Programs for Youth: A Meta-Analytic Review
American Journal of Community Psychology, 2002Co-Authors: David L. Dubois, Bruce E. Holloway, Jeffrey C. Valentine, Harris CooperAbstract:We used meta-analysis to review 55 evaluations of the effects of mentoring Programs on Youth. Overall, findings provide evidence of only a modest or small benefit of Program participation for the average Youth. Program effects are enhanced significantly, however, when greater numbers of both theory- based and empirically based "best practices" are utilized and, when strong relationships are formed between mentors and Youth. Youth from backgrounds of environmental risk and disadvantage appear most likely to benefit from participation in mentoring Programs. Outcomes for Youth at-risk due to personal vulnerabilities have varied substantially in relation to Program characteristics, with a noteworthy potential evident for poorly implemented Programs to actually have an adverse effect on such Youth. Recommendations include greater adherence to guidelines for the design and implementation of effective mentoring Programs as well as more in-depth assessment of relationship and contextual factors in the evaluation of Programs.
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making the most of summer school a meta analytic and narrative review
2000Co-Authors: Harris Cooper, Jeffrey C. Valentine, Kelly Charlton, Laura MuhlenbruckAbstract:: Summer schools serve multiple purposes for students, families, educators, and communities. The current need for summer Programs is driven by changes in American families and by calls for an educational system that is competitive globally and embodies higher academic standards. A research synthesis is reported that used both meta-analytic and narrative procedures to integrate the results of 93 evaluations of summer school. Results revealed that summer Programs focusing on remedial or accelerated learning or other goals have a positive impact on the knowledge and skills of participants. Although all students benefit from summer school, students from middle-class homes show larger positive effects than students from disadvantaged homes. Remedial Programs have larger effects when the Program is relatively small and when instruction is individualized. Remedial Programs may have more positive effects on math than on reading. Requiring parent involvement also appears related to more effective Programs. Students at all grade levels benefit from remedial summer school, but students in the earliest grades and in secondary school may benefit most. These and other findings are examined for their implications for future research, public policy, and the implementation of summer Programs. Based on these results, our recommendations to policy makers are that summer Programs (a) contain substantial components aimed at teaching math and reading and (b) include rigorous evaluations, but also (c) permit local control of curricula and delivery systems. Funds should be set aside to foster participation in summer Programs, especially among disadvantaged Youth. Program implementers should (a) begin summer Program planning earlier in the year, (b) strive for continuity of staffing and Programs across years, (c) use summer school in conjunction with summer staff development opportunities, and (d) begin integrating summer school experiences with those that occur during the regular school year.
Anthony M James - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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principles of Youth participation in mental health services
The Medical Journal of Australia, 2007Co-Authors: Anthony M JamesAbstract:•Young people with mental illness face many barriers in accessing care and often have different needs to those of adult consumers. Young people's participation in mental health services is one way of addressing quality and access issues, through receiving feedback and implementing Youth-driven and Youth-friendly strategies. • headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, established in July 2006, highlights the mental health care sector's commitment to young people. Existing Youth participation Programs provide examples of what can be achieved at national and local levels and with varying levels of financial and other support. These include: > Ybblue, the Youth Program of beyondblue; > Reach Out!, a web-based service; > Headroom, providing health promotion and a website; and > Platform Team (ORYGEN Youth Health), comprising current and past clients who advise the service and provide peer support. • Current practice in Youth participation in mental health services involves a variety of methods, such as ensuring information and education is appropriate for a Youth audience, and participating in peer-support Programs and staff selection panels. • Challenges in the future development of Youth participation in mental health services include avoiding tokenism, acknowledging that young people are not a uniform group, translating national strategies into local improvements in services, and gaining the support and cooperation of health care workers in genuine participation.
David L. Dubois - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Effectiveness of Mentoring Programs for Youth: A Meta-Analytic Review
American Journal of Community Psychology, 2002Co-Authors: David L. Dubois, Bruce E. Holloway, Jeffrey C. Valentine, Harris CooperAbstract:We used meta-analysis to review 55 evaluations of the effects of mentoring Programs on Youth. Overall, findings provide evidence of only a modest or small benefit of Program participation for the average Youth. Program effects are enhanced significantly, however, when greater numbers of both theory- based and empirically based "best practices" are utilized and, when strong relationships are formed between mentors and Youth. Youth from backgrounds of environmental risk and disadvantage appear most likely to benefit from participation in mentoring Programs. Outcomes for Youth at-risk due to personal vulnerabilities have varied substantially in relation to Program characteristics, with a noteworthy potential evident for poorly implemented Programs to actually have an adverse effect on such Youth. Recommendations include greater adherence to guidelines for the design and implementation of effective mentoring Programs as well as more in-depth assessment of relationship and contextual factors in the evaluation of Programs.
