A Study on the Risk Behaviour Among Street-Connected Children in the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Antecedents Factors and Primary Intervention

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 22, 2025

Street life often forced street-connected children to engage in the risk behaviour. A prolonged and persistent exposure street environment facilitates this process affects their development. This study aims explore involvement of risky behaviour, influence factors behaviour suggest interventions reduce Purposive sampling techniques were employed collect information from N = 303 aged 9 17 years. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, multiple regression analysis have been analyse data. Findings show that was influenced by peers. Meanwhile, parents working status, educational barriers, housing environment, emotional psychological wellbeing, experience with school not significant The contributes develop for mitigate as well inform social worker provider improve health these children’s. children, homeless, antisocial, intervention

Language: Английский

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Risk Behaviors, Family Support, and Emotional Health among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Israel

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(7), P. 3850 - 3850

Published: March 24, 2022

We investigated the prevalence of risk behaviors among Israeli adolescents (tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, drug use) during COVID-19 pandemic. Associations between different were examined and so was whether specific characteristics could predict in adolescents. The study consisted 1020 aged 15-18. Study subjects completed an online survey first second lockdowns Israel (April 2020 to September 2020). Participants reported frequency at which they engaged four risky behaviors: general behavior, tobacco consumption (binge drinking), cannabis use. most prevalent behavior sample binge drinking (33.8%). measured significantly correlated. Among participants who had previously a assessed, did not change All independent variables (sociodemographic characteristics, family support, emotional, health excluding friends' physical activity volume, coronavirus restrictions) engaging vs. behaviors. Our findings suggest that support is one influential factors preventing pandemic, emphasize importance family-based interventions with children from elementary high school.

Language: Английский

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Multi-Level Protective Factors of Adolescent Smoking and Drinking

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 932 - 947

Published: May 30, 2023

Adolescence is the most critical life stage for experimentation with substance use; however, this also suitable period strengthening protective factors and thus promoting adult physical mental health. Since smoking drinking still appear among frequent types of abuse in Europe, study aims to examine role potential at multiple levels adolescent drinking: psychological individual level, aspects school attachment social support variables measures quality level This cross-sectional survey involved a sample adolescents (aged 11-18 years, N = 276) Budapest villages its metropolitan area (Hungary). In addition descriptive statistics, logistic regression analyses were used detect odds factors. There no sex differences adolescents' use. Self-control seems be universal determining factor against use, while other (self-esteem, resilience, from family or significant others, attachment, well-being) may contribute prevention. However, age friend acted as risk Findings suggest that complex approach prevention should receive consideration.

Language: Английский

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Associations between parental involvement and externalizing problem behaviors among Chinese rural adolescents in the digital age

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Nov. 14, 2024

The central aim of this research is to investigate the underlying mechanism between parental involvement and externalizing problem behaviors in Chinese rural adolescents. While earlier studies have investigated link, pivotal influences peer relationships, mental health, problematic social media use not been thoroughly addressed. In analysis, 3157 adolescents aged 13–19 years participated by filling out an anonymous self-report questionnaire. Our findings revealed that: (1) acted as a protective factor against emergence behaviors; (2) both relationships health served mediators connection (3) indirectly influenced through sequential mediation health; (4) escalated among adolescents, impact on weakened. Building these findings, study has identified possible causes suggested practical interventions mitigate

Language: Английский

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Hubungan antara Pola Attachment Orang Tua dan Keinginan untuk Melakukan Hubungan Seks Pranikah pada Remaja: Analisis Peran Faktor-faktor Psikologis dan Konteks Keluarga

Jurnal Psikologi dan Konseling West Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 1(03), P. 153 - 163

Published: June 30, 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi hubungan antara pola kelekatan orang tua dan keinginan melakukan seks pranikah di kalangan remaja Sukabumi, Indonesia. juga meneliti peran faktor psikologis konteks keluarga dalam membentuk sikap perilaku seksual remaja. menggunakan desain penelitian dengan metode campuran, yang melibatkan survei kuantitatif wawancara kualitatif. Sampel terdiri dari 500 berusia 15-19 tahun. Data dianalisis analisis korelasi regresi, sedangkan data kualitatif tematik. Temuan menunjukkan adanya positif signifikan keterikatan cemas pranikah. Keterikatan muncul sebagai prediktor terhadap pranikah, bahkan setelah mengendalikan variabel lain. Komunikasi tua-anak positif, dinamika mendukung, kepatuhan norma-norma budaya diidentifikasi protektif Hasil menyoroti pentingnya menangani kelekatan, mempromosikan komunikasi terbuka, mempertimbangkan intervensi sehat Sukabumi.

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Effect of life skills education on socio-emotional functioning of adolescents in urban Puducherry, India: A mixed-methods study

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: July 1, 2023

We wanted to assess the effect of life skills education (LSE) and regular curriculum on self-esteem, self-efficacy, adjustment, psychosocial functioning students from co-educational government schools, compared those receiving only curriculum. The secondary objectives were study feasibility such sessions identify factors affecting effectiveness sessions.We conducted a mixed-methods in schools urban Puducherry, India 2018-2019. quantitative component was cluster-randomized trial with activity-based learning methods delivered over 10 intervention arm (IA). Differences outcome variables (self-esteem, behavior) between baseline after each groups calculated, difference-in-differences (DID) technique applied account for any natural change scores time. Qualitative data collected through focused group discussions (FGDs) among teachers. Analysis founded positivist paradigm inducto-deductive methodology.The mean (SD) age 258 participants 13 (1) years both arms. difference end-line IA control (CA) 0.3 (4.4) - 0.1 (4.0), self-esteem (P = 0.38), 0.03 (6.0) 1.1 (6.1) self-efficacy 0.12), 0.04 (3.5) 0.05 (4.3) adjustment 0.73), respectively. Similarly, median (interquartile range [IQR]) conduct problems scale Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire 1 (-2, 1) 0 (-1, < 0.01). Five FGDs revealed multiple positive effects anger management, conduct, self-awareness, responsible behavior. All teachers viewed positively.LSE positively affects adolescents' socio-emotional functioning, but more extended periods exposure are needed demonstrate discernible change. implementation depends syllabus based health policies.

Language: Английский

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Features of the Development of Creative Thinking When Creating Electronic Music in Adolescents: Specialized Applications

The Journal of Creative Behavior, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 56(4), P. 488 - 500

Published: March 16, 2022

ABSTRACT An experiment aimed at developing creative thinking and emotional literacy in adolescents was carried out. The study involved 25 aged 14–16 years their parents—37 people (37–45 old). Based on the use of NanoStudio application, a improvisation training session conducted among context educational cases. methodology for development skill turned out to be interesting, exciting, effective; collaboration with children, according parents, created an atmosphere community promoted active passionate desire joint actions. results survey demonstrated positive attitude implementation practices which accompanied by interest, enthusiasm, joy, trust, admiration, delight, optimism. Since adolescence is period increased emotionality, characterized risky behavior associated formation new views, values, interests, need young psychological adaptation, practical value lies demonstrating experience transforming experiences into musical product, as alternative behavior, terms interaction personal, parental, pedagogical contexts.

Language: Английский

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Romanian Teachers 'Perspective On The Education Of Students From Vulnerable Backgrounds

European Proceedings of Educational Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 1010 - 1022

Published: April 10, 2023

Educational issues in Romania are increasingly associated with vulnerable backgrounds and understanding the perspective of teachers on this social phenomenon can significantly help us developing ecological intervention strategies. The aim study was to reveal how understand causes vulnerability represent general effects students, but also assess they think about solutions. Such an approach is useful designing teacher training programs dedicated educational vulnerability. 671 were surveyed, crosstabulation operated between different variables, results indicate a focus family environment, low access resources many Roma communities, poverty. main origin students from relate school results, behavioral problems, dropout. Interestingly, solutions primarily as family-level less structural by state or school. nature research exploratory we assume limits certain reservations regarding conclusions, our may valid direction investigating representations relationship education.

Language: Английский

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Community Youth Risk and Protective Factors, Five Years after a Municipal Youth and Family Master Plan in Pomona, California, USA

Child & Youth Services, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 34

Published: Aug. 24, 2023

AbstractThis study assesses youth community risk and protective factors, five years after a Youth Family Master Plan, using an integrated conceptual framework which combines organizing theory the factors (RPF) approach. Results show overall improvements in RPF. Findings reveal positive trends prosocial involvement through participation clubs, organizations, activities, service, attendance at church or synagogues; reduced disorganization, such as decreased unsafe feelings neighborhood social disorganization; lower transitions mobility changes homes schools. There were negative physical environment disrepair, permissive substance use, attachment, is desire to leave neighborhood. The findings convergence of patterns across all methods analysis for each measure suggesting reliability likelihood that interventions contributed observed variations between baseline follow-up. data this align with assumptions explanations offered two models make up framework. persistence some calls transformative sustained economic investments Pomona community. also suggest need reconsider – specifically, go beyond locality development planning toward action approaches. This will address complex causes consistent collective impact initiatives democracy-driven governance, grows from bottom up. A beginning point would be build on increased among youths by reconfiguring Plan (PYFMP) greater ordinary members leadership.Keywords: theorycommunity disorganizationcommunity transition mobilitycommunity capitalcommunity factorscollective impactneighborhood attachmentparticipatory governanceprotective approachrisksocial capitaland family master plan Disclosure statementNo potential conflict interest was reported author(s).

Language: Английский

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Factors Influencing Sexuality in Late Adolescence: A Qualitative Study on Heterosexual Adolescents’ Perspectives

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(23), P. 3032 - 3032

Published: Nov. 24, 2023

(1) Background: Sexuality is influenced by the school, family, and social contexts. All of these play a crucial role in promoting adolescents' sexual health well-being. However, little known about factors that have an impact on sexuality late adolescence. The aim this study was to explore describe perspectives adolescents influence their lives. (2) Methods: A qualitative with descriptive design carried out. Thirteen interviews were conducted. Data audio-recorded, transcribed, categorized into themes subthemes. (3) Results: results our offer support for importance aspects lives who identify as heterosexual. (4) Conclusions: most influential environments adolescent are social, peer

Language: Английский

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