How diverse OST participation patterns contribute to academic competence and character development.
A proposed theory of youth sparks within the 4-H Thriving Model, linking program quality, relationships, and engagement to positive youth outcomes.
The role of metacognition in shaping the 5Cs of positive youth development.
Comparisons of youth experiences in 4-H community clubs and camps, revealing differences in belonging and relationships.
The development of reliable, age-appropriate tools to measure social-emotional learning (SEL) in afterschool physical activity programs.
Validation of the Youth Programs – Community Education Environment Scale (YP-CEES) to assess program facilitation and engagement.
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 (20.1) at https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/jyd. This issue explores:
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