School ‐Based Positive Youth Development: A Systematic Review of the Literature

CONCLUSIONSEvaluations indicate that programs increase intrapsychic measures of well‐being in youth as well as social confidence and healthy behaviors. However, it is important to not only include “at‐risk” persons in programming, because a mixed group of young people encourages a more positive peer‐to‐peer climate. In addition, peer mentorship activities should be actively facilitated by an adult supervisor to ensure positive communication and trust between the mentor and mentee.
Source: Journal of School Health - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: GENERAL ARTICLE Source Type: research