Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between individuals and institutions when providing information to at-risk youth. This research examined how community issues are translated to 302 at-risk youth participants in two community-based after school programs. It specifically sought to identify the individuals and institutions where adolescents self-reported that they receive information from about community issues and whether there were relationships between these two entities. At-risk youth self-reported learning about community issues from key individuals and institutional connections. Positive correlations were found between all of the individuals and institutions, which indicate youth receive information about their communities from multiple individuals and institution types. The results provide important implications for institutions and individuals to consider as they work with youth.
Recommended Citation
Barnett, Rosemary; Combee, Paige; and Payne-Purvis, Caroline
(2016)
"Where’d You Hear That?
Examining the Importance of Individuals and
Institutions in Providing Knowledge to At-Risk
Adolescents about Their Local Community,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 11:
Iss.
2, Article 2.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol11/iss2/2
