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Defining contribution: A scoping review
Colin J Deal1, Helene Jørgensen1, Allison Sivak2
1Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Journal of Adolescence
|August 29, 2024
Summary
This study defines "contribution" in positive youth development, identifying six key properties. Expert validation confirms this theoretical definition provides a strong foundation for future research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Youth Development Studies
Background:
- The concept of contribution is central to positive youth development.
- A clear theoretical definition for contribution is currently lacking.
- This study addresses the need for a precise definition and underlying properties of contribution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the core properties that define contribution in youth.
- To establish a robust theoretical definition of contribution.
- To provide a foundation for future research in positive youth development.
Main Methods:
- A two-phase scoping review was conducted to identify properties of contribution.
- Systematic literature search, selection, and analysis were performed.
- Expert judges validated the proposed definition and properties using a 6-point scale and Aiken's V coefficient.
Main Results:
- Six key properties of contribution were identified from the literature.
- The proposed theoretical definition and its properties received high ratings from expert judges (mean ratings 5.05-5.70).
- Aiken's V coefficients (0.81-0.94) indicated strong content validity and expert agreement.
Conclusions:
- A theoretically sound definition of contribution has been established.
- The identified properties and definition align well with expert conceptualizations.
- This work provides a foundational definition for advancing research on contribution in positive youth development.
Keywords:
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