Parental Participation in the Process of Youth Joining a Program: Perspectives from Adolescents and Parents

ConclusionFindings indicate that a multitude of factors intersect and shape whether and how parents attempt to influence the joining process and manage adolescents' social activities.
ImplicationsOur findings can be used by program administrators and youth leaders to strengthen outreach and recruitment efforts with adolescents from ethnically and socioeconomically diverse family backgrounds.

Source: Family Relations - February 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hyeyoung Kang, Marcela Raffaelli, Jill Bowers, Lorraine Munoz, Sandra Simpkins Tags: Original Article Source Type: research