The development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): NEXT STEP—on the path to education and job
Abstract Background In the EU, approx. 16.5% of the 20–34-year-olds are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). Research shows that good health is an important progression factor towards employment, and daily physical activity as well as participation in sports has a positive effect on phys...
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| author | Teresa Victoria Høy Andreas Jørgensen Susan Andersen Christina Bjørk Petersen Maja Bæksgaard Jørgensen Morten Grønbæk Sengül Sarí Laila Ottesen Gro Inge Lemcke Hansen Teresa Holmberg |
| author_facet | Teresa Victoria Høy Andreas Jørgensen Susan Andersen Christina Bjørk Petersen Maja Bæksgaard Jørgensen Morten Grønbæk Sengül Sarí Laila Ottesen Gro Inge Lemcke Hansen Teresa Holmberg |
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| description | Abstract Background In the EU, approx. 16.5% of the 20–34-year-olds are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). Research shows that good health is an important progression factor towards employment, and daily physical activity as well as participation in sports has a positive effect on physical and mental health as well as in the development of life skill. However, there is an absence of studies investigating what role physical activity can play in the employment efforts. The aim of this study is to investigate experiences with physical activity in employment interventions and to describe the development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people aged 18–30 years who are NEET. Methods The study combined an evidence-based approach with practice-based experiences. It included a Mapping of Danish employment interventions with physical activity for young people NEET, an overview of national reports and international literature, a workshop with leaders and employees from Danish municipalities, and fieldwork in four municipalities. Key findings were grouped thematically and were transformed into intervention content in a close dialog with relevant researchers and practitioners. Results In general, physical activity was assessed as a meaningful method when working with young people NEET. A range of positive experiences was highlighted, including successful experiences, surplus of mental resources, new ways of meeting, and new social relations. Based on these findings, a 16-week health-promoting employment intervention, NEXT STEP, was developed with the following intervention components: (1) fixed boundaries, (2) body and physical activity, (3) social relations and network, and (4) life skills and future. NEXT STEP is designed to be implemented in Danish job centers. Conclusion The study found the great potential of including physical activity in employment interventions for young people NEET. The planning and development of the intervention have reinforced a comprehensive evaluation; however, the first intervention in its entirety is ready for testing in a randomized feasibility trial. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cdfae25ab6b6467f9d9a7b70c9db488f2022-12-22T04:06:56ZengBMCPilot and Feasibility Studies2055-57842022-10-018111910.1186/s40814-022-01174-1The development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): NEXT STEP—on the path to education and jobTeresa Victoria Høy0Andreas Jørgensen1Susan Andersen2Christina Bjørk Petersen3Maja Bæksgaard Jørgensen4Morten Grønbæk5Sengül Sarí6Laila Ottesen7Gro Inge Lemcke Hansen8Teresa Holmberg9National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern DenmarkNational Institute of Public Health, University of Southern DenmarkNational Institute of Public Health, University of Southern DenmarkNational Institute of Public Health, University of Southern DenmarkDanish Health AuthorityNational Institute of Public Health, University of Southern DenmarkDanish Health AuthorityCentre for Team Sport and Health, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sport, University of CopenhagenThe administrative department of Education & Students, University of CopenhagenNational Institute of Public Health, University of Southern DenmarkAbstract Background In the EU, approx. 16.5% of the 20–34-year-olds are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). Research shows that good health is an important progression factor towards employment, and daily physical activity as well as participation in sports has a positive effect on physical and mental health as well as in the development of life skill. However, there is an absence of studies investigating what role physical activity can play in the employment efforts. The aim of this study is to investigate experiences with physical activity in employment interventions and to describe the development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people aged 18–30 years who are NEET. Methods The study combined an evidence-based approach with practice-based experiences. It included a Mapping of Danish employment interventions with physical activity for young people NEET, an overview of national reports and international literature, a workshop with leaders and employees from Danish municipalities, and fieldwork in four municipalities. Key findings were grouped thematically and were transformed into intervention content in a close dialog with relevant researchers and practitioners. Results In general, physical activity was assessed as a meaningful method when working with young people NEET. A range of positive experiences was highlighted, including successful experiences, surplus of mental resources, new ways of meeting, and new social relations. Based on these findings, a 16-week health-promoting employment intervention, NEXT STEP, was developed with the following intervention components: (1) fixed boundaries, (2) body and physical activity, (3) social relations and network, and (4) life skills and future. NEXT STEP is designed to be implemented in Danish job centers. Conclusion The study found the great potential of including physical activity in employment interventions for young people NEET. The planning and development of the intervention have reinforced a comprehensive evaluation; however, the first intervention in its entirety is ready for testing in a randomized feasibility trial.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01174-1Intervention developmentUnemploymentNEETField studyPhysical activityEmployment intervention |
| spellingShingle | Teresa Victoria Høy Andreas Jørgensen Susan Andersen Christina Bjørk Petersen Maja Bæksgaard Jørgensen Morten Grønbæk Sengül Sarí Laila Ottesen Gro Inge Lemcke Hansen Teresa Holmberg The development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): NEXT STEP—on the path to education and job Pilot and Feasibility Studies Intervention development Unemployment NEET Field study Physical activity Employment intervention |
| title | The development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): NEXT STEP—on the path to education and job |
| title_full | The development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): NEXT STEP—on the path to education and job |
| title_fullStr | The development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): NEXT STEP—on the path to education and job |
| title_full_unstemmed | The development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): NEXT STEP—on the path to education and job |
| title_short | The development of a health-promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): NEXT STEP—on the path to education and job |
| title_sort | development of a health promoting employment intervention with physical activity for young people not in education employment or training neet next step on the path to education and job |
| topic | Intervention development Unemployment NEET Field study Physical activity Employment intervention |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01174-1 |
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