This study’s findings have significant implications for policy and service delivery, especially in addressing the needs of sexual minority youth in Northern Ireland. The persistent sense of alienation and reduced influence among same-sex attracted young people underscores the need for inclusive policies...
as an innovative practice which has had beneficial effects, according to the persons who implemented it and the young people themselves.An evaluation of the Youth Club interven- tion was done also in an attempt to under- stand better what was happening with the young people who took part in...
Keeping a steady sleep schedule, making time for things you enjoy, and spending time with people you care about can make a big difference as well. If you need someone to talk to, friends and family are one option. There are also many free, anonymous, and confidential helplines that ...
Numerous youth organizations give young people a chance to develop and broaden their interests, and to gain experience in working with others. Among these groups are the Boy Scouts, which serves more than four million boys, the Girl Scouts, with nearly three million girls, and the Boys’ Club...
(Moran & Skeggs 2004). Additionally, the specific concerns of young adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer (LGBTIQ)1regarding safety in pubs and clubs have remained largely unexplored. This indicates a need to further explore and refine our conceptual ...
especially the U.S. where Jones (2015) argues that many people foster an enterprising and growth mindset, and have high need for self-fulfillment, and possess passion to create something for others to benefit. Entrepreneurs pursue innovative ideas, and ensure that they become reality even when ...
BACKGROUND: To determine the prevalence of chlamydia and understand sexual risk behaviour in 16-29 year olds in rural Victoria through a chlamydia testing program undertaken at local sporting clubs. METHODS: Young people were recruited from the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria, Australia between May...
Tobacco use kills more than 8 million people each year. Most adult smokers start smoking before the age of 20. This implies that if one can get through adolescence without smoking, the likelihood of being a smoker in adulthood is greatly reduced.
gay nightclubs) was described as being vital to the self-acceptance process and overall health and well-being. In these spaces, participants asserted that they were able to find support in the form of friends and mentors: “Being around other gay people who are comfortable with their sexuality...
Blacks/African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos represent 65% of all HIV infections, and young people ranging from 13 to 34 years of age make up 23% of the US HIV prevalence [1]. At year-end in 2018, the largest percentage of undiagnosed HIV infection was among persons aged 13–24 years...