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Behavioral competence as a positive youth development construct: conceptual bases and implications for curriculum
1Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. hkma@hkbu.edu.hk
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
|October 31, 2006
Summary
This study focuses on teaching children behavioral competence, emphasizing respectful and responsible social interactions. Developing prosocial behavior through programs like applause, criticism, and apology is key for positive youth development.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Education
Background:
- Behavioral competence involves using verbal and non-verbal cues for socially acceptable interactions.
- Effective social behavior is rooted in positive or prosocial motivation.
- This research is part of a positive youth development program in Hong Kong.
Purpose of the Study:
- To foster socially acceptable character, manners, and normative behavior in children.
- To teach children courtesy, grace, and fairness in social interactions.
- To highlight the importance of behavioral competence for effective social functioning.
Main Methods:
- The study outlines a behavioral program with units on applause, criticism, and apology.
- Focuses on developing prosocial dispositions to support behavioral competence.
- Integrates principles into a positive youth development framework.
Main Results:
- The program aims to equip children with skills for respectful and responsible social interactions.
- Emphasizes the link between prosocial motivation and effective behavioral competence.
- Contributes to the broader goals of positive youth development.
Conclusions:
- Developing behavioral competence is crucial for positive youth development.
- Prosocial motivation underpins effective and socially normative behavior.
- The program's focus on specific behaviors (applause, criticism, apology) supports character development.
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