Effective Strategies for Esteem-Enhancement
What do Young Adolescents have to Say
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11672003 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David L Dubois (0000-0002-9955-7954, University of Illinois Chicago, corresponding author), Erika M Lockerd (University of Missouri), Kelle Reach (University of Missouri), Gilbert R Parra (0000-0003-2296-3679, University of Missouri) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 405-434 |
| Publication date | 2003-10-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Early Adolescence (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0272-4316 • E-ISSN: 1552-5449 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0272431603258346 |
| OpenAlex | W2132304047 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 25 |
Focus groups were conducted with young adolescents (N = 61) to obtain a consumer perspective on esteem-enhancement strategies for their age group. Overall, the input obtained supports a comprehensive, psychosocial/developmental approach. To address the views and preferences expressed by young adolescents, program content should (a) provide esteem-enhancing experiences in multiple domains of early adolescent development, (b) reduce reliance on “unhealthy” sources of self-esteem, and (c) be sensitive to diversity in participant backgrounds (e.g., race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status). Program designs should (a) be inclusive (i.e., include all youth) and involve multiple important persons in young adolescents'lives; (b) emphasize an experiential, individualized approach; (c) allow for participation over extended periods of time; and (d) incorporate strong linkages to the surrounding community. Based on current findings and related research, the need for esteem-enhancement strategies that are environmentally oriented and integrated within broader youth development initiatives is emphasized
Developmental psychology · Diversity (politics · Ethnic group · Experiential learning · Focus group · Pedagogy · Perspective (graphical · Positive Youth Development · Psychosocial · Self-esteem · Socioeconomic status · Sociology · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Computer Science · Early Childhood Education and Development · Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support
Measuring self-concept across the life span
Society and the Adolescent Self-Image
Intervention Mapping
Self-Esteem and Socioeconomic Status
Changing self-esteem in children and adolescents
Focus Groups as Qualitative Research
Promoting Healthy Adolescents
Inner-City Youth Development Organizations
Dynamic Growth Models of Self-Esteem and Adolescent Alcohol Use
Gender identity
A framework for health promotion and disease prevention programs
Discrimination Distress During Adolescence
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |