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Why Trust Matters: How Confidence in Leaders Transforms What Adolescents Gain From Youth Programs
Aisha N Griffith1, Reed W Larson2
1University of Virginia.
Summary
Youth trust in program leaders is crucial for positive experiences. Trust enhances confidence, motivation, mentoring, relationship modeling, and program cohesion, increasing youth agency.
Area of Science:
- Youth Development
- Program Evaluation
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Trust in program leaders is a cornerstone of effective youth programs.
- Understanding youth perspectives on trust is vital for program impact.
- Previous research highlights the importance of leader-youth relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how youth perceive trust in program leaders.
- To identify specific ways trust influences youth program experiences.
- To understand the impact of trust on program benefits from the youth viewpoint.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 108 ethnically diverse youth (ages 12-19).
- Participants were engaged in various arts, leadership, and technology programs.
- Thematic analysis was used to interpret youth accounts of trust and program benefits.
Main Results:
- Youth trust amplified program benefits in five key areas: confidence in guidance, motivation, mentoring, relationship modeling, and program cohesiveness.
- Trust enabled youth to leverage leaders' expertise and be more open to new experiences.
- Increased trust was linked to greater youth agency within the programs.
Conclusions:
- Building trust between youth and program leaders is essential for maximizing program benefits.
- Trust fosters a supportive environment that enhances youth engagement and development.
- Program leaders play a critical role in cultivating trust to improve youth outcomes.
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