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TY - JOUR
T1 - Advancing a participatory approach for youth risk behavior
T2 - foundations, distinctions, and research
AU - Mason, Marlys J.
AU - Tanner, John F.
AU - Piacentini, Maria
AU - Freeman, Dan
AU - Anastasia, Trena
AU - Batat, Wided
AU - Boland, Wendy
AU - Canbulut, Murad
AU - Drenten, Jenna
AU - Hamby, Anne
AU - Rangan, Priyam
AU - Yang, Zhiyang
PY - 2013/8
Y1 - 2013/8
N2 - Researchers of youth risk behavior frequently assume that behavior is volitional; the choice is to either engage in a risky behavior or a safe alternative. Yet, many factors may constrain life choices, not the least of which is how individuals view risk. The study here examines youth risk research to identify general knowledge gaps and shortcomings that may be limiting the positive impact of research-based efforts to promote youth well-being. The study proposes alternative approaches that address these gaps and shortcomings in particular with recognition of the social contexts of both risks and the programs designed to address those risks. A distinctive foundation for a participatory approach to understanding youth risk behavior is then developed.
AB - Researchers of youth risk behavior frequently assume that behavior is volitional; the choice is to either engage in a risky behavior or a safe alternative. Yet, many factors may constrain life choices, not the least of which is how individuals view risk. The study here examines youth risk research to identify general knowledge gaps and shortcomings that may be limiting the positive impact of research-based efforts to promote youth well-being. The study proposes alternative approaches that address these gaps and shortcomings in particular with recognition of the social contexts of both risks and the programs designed to address those risks. A distinctive foundation for a participatory approach to understanding youth risk behavior is then developed.
U2 - 10.1016/j.jbusres.2012.08.017
DO - 10.1016/j.jbusres.2012.08.017
M3 - Journal article
VL - 66
SP - 1235
EP - 1241
JO - Journal of Business Research
JF - Journal of Business Research
SN - 0148-2963
IS - 8
ER -