We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of JYD, highlighting research and practice innovations that address equity, inclusion, mental health, and the future of youth development in diverse contexts.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll find inside:
Supporting STEM inclusion in out-of-school time – Research-to-practice strategies to help educators design accessible STEM experiences for youth with diverse physical and sensory abilities.
Long-term impact of 4-H – A comparative study showing how 4-H alumni fare in adulthood on economic stability, health, and community involvement.
Christian camps as catalysts – Insights into how faith-based camps partner with families and communities to extend youth development beyond camp.
Culturally responsive STEM with drones – A hands-on model for engaging underserved youth in STEM by blending geospatial technology, participatory mapping, and community science.
Hybrid youth programming best practices – Lessons from the CLOVER by 4-H pilot, identifying models and strategies for effective hybrid learning environments.
Closing the youth activity gap – Evidence from a school-community partnership that expanded access to intramural sports for students from marginalized backgrounds.
Building social capital – How youth-serving organizations can help young people mobilize networks and relationships to support postsecondary success and career opportunities.
Adolescent resilience during COVID-19 – Profiles of technology use and physical activity that reveal unique risks and protective factors for youth mental health.
Mindfulness, social media, and teen mental health – National evidence showing that mindful media use is linked to lower depression among adolescents.
Critical thinking through FFA and 4-H – A mixed-methods study on how participation in competitions and leadership activities fosters college and career readiness skills.
We encourage you to delve into this new issue and consider how the research and practice insights can inform your own work with young people. We are deeply grateful to the authors who selected JYD as the outlet for their scholarship and to our reviewers for their thoughtful contributions that strengthen the journal.
Our thanks also go to the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) and the National Afterschool Association (NAA) for their ongoing sponsorship and leadership, which make the journal possible.
Finally, we appreciate the entire JYD community—our readers, contributors, and partners—for engaging with the journal as a hub for advancing the study and practice of youth development.
You can explore all articles on our website and keep connected with JYD by following us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter/X (@JournalYouthDev) for updates and highlights.
Announcement Text
Good day JYD Readers,
The Journal of Youth Development (JYD) has published its latest issue (20.3) at https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/jyd.
We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of JYD, highlighting research and practice innovations that address equity, inclusion, mental health, and the future of youth development in diverse contexts.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll find inside:
We encourage you to delve into this new issue and consider how the research and practice insights can inform your own work with young people. We are deeply grateful to the authors who selected JYD as the outlet for their scholarship and to our reviewers for their thoughtful contributions that strengthen the journal.
Our thanks also go to the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) and the National Afterschool Association (NAA) for their ongoing sponsorship and leadership, which make the journal possible.
Finally, we appreciate the entire JYD community—our readers, contributors, and partners—for engaging with the journal as a hub for advancing the study and practice of youth development.
You can explore all articles on our website and keep connected with JYD by following us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter/X (@JournalYouthDev) for updates and highlights.
Best,
Barry A. Garst
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Youth Development