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The Development of Adolescent Empowerment for Health Promotion: A Scoping Review
Virginia Iacobini1, Eduardo Mazza2, Marilena Rinaldi3
1Rome American Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|September 15, 2025
Summary
Adolescent empowerment is key to effective health promotion, improving well-being and lifestyles. Participatory programs that respect adolescents' experiences are most effective for lasting impact.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Health Promotion Strategies
Background:
- Adolescent empowerment is a critical strategy for enhancing health promotion.
- Empowerment significantly impacts adolescent well-being and development.
- Understanding the core elements of empowerment is crucial for effective health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map the existing literature on adolescent empowerment in health promotion.
- To identify fundamental elements for improving adolescent lifestyle and well-being through empowerment.
- To synthesize current knowledge on effective adolescent health promotion models.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review was conducted.
- Literature search across PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus databases, supplemented by grey literature.
- Keywords included "adolescent," "empowerment," "development model," and "health promotion."
Main Results:
- Nine studies were reviewed, revealing the complex nature of empowerment in health promotion.
- Cultural, contextual, and systemic factors significantly influence empowerment effectiveness.
- Participatory methodologies and programs aligned with adolescents' lived experiences demonstrated the greatest promise.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent empowerment is a vital mechanism for achieving health promotion objectives.
- Equipping adolescents with decision-making autonomy leads to lasting health intervention impact.
- Future research should focus on culturally adaptable frameworks and outcome sustainability metrics.
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