More than skills: The importance of social and community connections in youth development
More than skills: The importance of social and community connections in youth development
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不仅仅是技能：社会和社区联系对青年发展的重要性
DOI：
10.1007/s11125-021-09586-2
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发表时间：
2022
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Bethany Schowengerdt
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作者：
C. Johnstone;Bethany Schowengerdt
本文考察了仅通过人力资本框架发展青年项目的局限性。毫无疑问，技能发展与潜在的经济机会之间存在着密切的联系，但我们的研究结果表明，设法应对困难经济环境的年轻人的故事是复杂而微妙的。本文从关键能力的角度来解释这些发现。研究结果表明，除了技能之外，年轻人还利用来自家庭的小额资本礼物，相互联系并与更广泛的社会网络联系以获得新的机会，并在情感上相互支持。参与者的故事表明，将青年的能力转化为在他们的环境中发挥作用，除了简单的技能发展之外，还需要各种形式的支持和网络。这篇文章考虑了对青年发展计划和研究的影响。
This article examines the limitations of developing youth programs through solely a human capital framework. While there is undoubtedly a strong connection between skills development and potential economic opportunity, our findings reveal that the story of youth who manage to navigate difficult economic environments is complex and nuanced. The article interprets findings through a critical capabilities lens. Its findings indicate that, beyond skills, youth leveraged microcapital gifts from families, connected with each other and broader social networks for new opportunities, and supported one another emotionally. Participants’ stories demonstrate that converting youth capabilities into functioning in their environment requires varied forms of support and networking beyond simple skills development. The article considers implications for youth development programs and research.