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Mat D Duerden¹, Ann Gillard

¹Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University, TX, USA.

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Integrating theory into youth development programs is crucial for success. This article synthesizes the social development model and self-determination theory into a practical framework for intentional out-of-school-time programming.

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Area of Science:

Youth Development Studies
Educational Psychology
Sociology of Youth

Background:

Effective out-of-school-time programming requires intentional design.
Theoretical frameworks offer valuable insights but are often inaccessible to practitioners.
Existing youth development theories are numerous but not always practically applied.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize the social development model and self-determination theory.
To create a practitioner-friendly programming framework for youth development.
To outline components, processes, and outcomes for effective youth programs.

Main Methods:

Theoretical synthesis of the social development model.
Integration of self-determination theory principles.
Development of a practical programming model for practitioners.

Main Results:

A synthesized "social development programming model" is presented.
The model details essential components for intentional youth programs.
Specific processes and outcomes for successful programming are outlined.

Conclusions:

Integrating theoretical frameworks enhances intentionality in youth programming.
The social development programming model provides practical guidance.
This framework supports practitioners in designing effective out-of-school-time programs.