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[Inner city children's perceptions about well-being]
Sylvie Jutras1, Marie Claude Vinay, Geneviève Castonguay
1Université du Québec à Montréal.
Summary
Inner-city children highlighted the importance of social support for psychological well-being. The study found they have limited personal strategies but identified community agency enrichment and support from others as key factors.
Area of Science:
- Positive psychology
- Child psychology
- Community psychology
Context:
- Inner-city children's daily lives
- Community agency's role in child well-being
- Perceptions of psychological well-being
Purpose:
- To explore children's perceptions of psychological well-being.
- To understand the contribution of community agencies.
- To identify factors influencing children's well-being.
Summary:
- Children emphasized social support and community agency enrichment for psychological well-being.
- Few personal coping strategies were identified among children.
- Obstacles to well-being were also noted by the children.
Impact:
- Study results were disseminated to agency personnel and clients.
- Facilitated appropriation of research findings by stakeholders.
- Informed community agency practices to enhance child well-being.