We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of JYD, spotlighting innovative research and practice that center youth inclusion, voice, and equity across diverse settings. This issue features critical insights for youth-serving professionals, researchers, and leaders working to ensure that all young people—regardless of their background or setting—can thrive.
What’s inside:
A new framework for welcoming first-generation 4-H youth and families, grounded in ecological systems theory and designed to help programs assess and improve organizational readiness for inclusive participation.
A qualitative study on youth-adult partnerships in summer camp settings, revealing a gap between program intentions and real-world counselor experiences—and offering lessons for authentic youth engagement.
A racially-centered historical analysis of summer programming through a critical race theory lens, examining how systemic exclusion has shaped access to developmental opportunities for African American youth.
A case study of resilience and innovation among Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) advisors during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how virtual adaptations sustained community and support for LGBTQ+ youth.
A closer look at the overlooked role of administrators in youth sport systems and their influence on advancing Positive Youth Development (PYD) across entire programs.
We invite you to explore the full issue to discover innovative practices and strategies that can enhance your work with young people. We also thank the authors who have chosen JYD as the platform for their scholarly work, as well as to the reviewers who have generously contributed their time and expertise to JYD through their service. Special acknowledgement and thanks to the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) and the National Afterschool Association (NAA) for sponsoring and guiding the journal.
We also extend appreciation to the JYD community, as well as to our readers and visitors, for actively engaging with the journal as a valuable resource for exploring the study and practice of youth development.
Please visit our website to access articles and follow JYD on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter (@JournalYouthDev) to stay updated on the latest news and developments.
Announcement Text
Good day JYD Readers,
The Journal of Youth Development (JYD) has published its latest issue (20.2) at https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/jyd.
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of JYD, spotlighting innovative research and practice that center youth inclusion, voice, and equity across diverse settings. This issue features critical insights for youth-serving professionals, researchers, and leaders working to ensure that all young people—regardless of their background or setting—can thrive.
What’s inside:
We invite you to explore the full issue to discover innovative practices and strategies that can enhance your work with young people. We also thank the authors who have chosen JYD as the platform for their scholarly work, as well as to the reviewers who have generously contributed their time and expertise to JYD through their service. Special acknowledgement and thanks to the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) and the National Afterschool Association (NAA) for sponsoring and guiding the journal.
We also extend appreciation to the JYD community, as well as to our readers and visitors, for actively engaging with the journal as a valuable resource for exploring the study and practice of youth development.
Please visit our website to access articles and follow JYD on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter (@JournalYouthDev) to stay updated on the latest news and developments.
Best,
Barry A. Garst
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Youth Development