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Lili M Sardiñas1, Viviana Padilla2, Mari Aponte1
1División de Servicios Comunitarios, Centro de Investigación y Evaluación Sociomédica, Escuela Graduada de Salud Pública, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico.
Positive youth development interventions in Puerto Rico primarily focus on risk and protection factors. A review found no programs fully engaging youth in their own development or communities, though existing tools can be adapted.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Developmental Psychology
- Community Interventions
Context:
- Youth in Puerto Rico face developmental challenges impacting adult readiness.
- A significant global youth population necessitates targeted developmental support.
- Understanding local contexts is crucial for effective youth programming.
Purpose:
- To identify evidence-based positive youth development interventions for Puerto Rico.
- To assess the focus and engagement strategies of existing youth interventions.
- To inform the development of practices promoting youth involvement and commitment.
Summary:
- A literature review identified 147 youth development interventions, primarily targeting risk and protection factors.
- No interventions were found to fully engage youth in their optimal development or community involvement.
- Six interventions were specifically designed for the Puerto Rican population.
Impact:
- Existing interventions offer tools adaptable for fostering youth engagement in Puerto Rico.
- The *Archivo de Programas y Prácticas Basadas en Evidencia para la Prevención* was expanded for accessibility.
- Findings highlight a need for interventions promoting active youth participation and community commitment.
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