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Spirituality as a positive youth development construct: conceptual bases and implications for curriculum development
1Department of Educational Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong. patricklau@cuhk.edu.hk
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
|October 31, 2006
Summary
This study defines spirituality in youth as connection, personal values, and meaning-seeking. It introduces curriculum units for Hong Kong secondary students to foster positive youth development through spirituality.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Curriculum Design
Background:
- Spirituality is explored as a key construct in positive youth development.
- Understanding adolescent needs, including cognitive, gender, and cultural factors, is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the conceptual framework of spirituality for youth development.
- To propose curriculum development implications for junior secondary schools.
- To design positive youth development programs fostering spirituality in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of spirituality encompassing connectedness, personal beliefs, and meaning-seeking.
- Development of ten curriculum units for positive youth development programs.
- Consideration of adolescent developmental needs, gender, and cultural contexts in Hong Kong.
Main Results:
- Curriculum units are designed for Secondary 1-3 students, addressing specific developmental goals.
- Secondary 1 units focus on connection with others and a higher being.
- Secondary 2 units encourage reflection on life's meaning through others' experiences, while Secondary 3 units focus on the search for life's meaning.
Conclusions:
- Spirituality can be effectively fostered in adolescents through targeted curriculum development.
- The P.A.T.H.S. Project provides a framework for integrating spirituality into positive youth development.
- The designed program units offer a practical approach to enhancing adolescent well-being and personal growth.
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