Affiliation:
1. Department of Political Science Université du Québec à Montréal Montreal Quebec Canada
2. Ingram School of Nursing McGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
3. Faculty of Law Université de Sherbrooke Montreal Quebec Canada
Abstract
AbstractResearch increasingly suggests that positive youth development programmes play an important part in preventing youth violence and promoting positive developmental trajectories. We conducted a focussed ethnography of LOVE, a social development programme aimed at supporting youth who have been exposed to violence. Building on a previous study's exploration of this programme's afterschool setting, we examined the programme's social functioning in school settings. Findings underline the role of playfulness—alongside an egalitarian/friendly approach, gentle authority/structure, strengths‐based support and a safe space to express vulnerability—to foster in youth the ability to feel free, confident/empowered, connected/empathic and positive feelings about school and life.
Funder
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Subject
Life-span and Life-course Studies,Education,Health (social science)
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