Positive Youth Development: The 5 C´s effect in a School environment.

A positive youth development perspective focuses on recognizing psychosocial strengths and providing social environments that contribute to the adolescent’s development. The study aimed was to analyse the impact of the PYD 5 C´s on Portuguese adolescents in their school environment. Participants we...

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Main Authors: Gina Tomé, Margarida Gaspar de Matos, Marta Reis, Lúcia Ramiro, Filipa Coelhoso, Diego Gómez-Baya, Nora Wiium
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Huelva 2020-12-01
Series:Erebea
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Online Access:https://www.uhu.es/publicaciones/ojs/index.php/erebea/article/view/4958
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Summary:A positive youth development perspective focuses on recognizing psychosocial strengths and providing social environments that contribute to the adolescent’s development. The study aimed was to analyse the impact of the PYD 5 C´s on Portuguese adolescents in their school environment. Participants were students between 5th grade and 12th grade that attend public schools. The questionnaire was administered to 384 adolescents. The results indicated the importance of 5 C’s supporting to promote positive interpersonal relationships and, consequently for the adolescent’s well-being. Our research revealed that adolescents feelings in school environment   are essentially influenced by their own competences.
ISSN:2530-8254